Cold Comfort Farm

Discover the charm and wit of 'Cold Comfort Farm,' a classic novel that brilliantly parodies the melodramatic rural novel genre. Following the journey of the sensible and sophisticated Flora Poste, this trade paperback captivates readers with its sharp humor and memorable characters. Set against the backdrop of a rustic English farm, Flora's arrival at Cold Comfort Farm thrusts her into a chaotic family dynamic characterized by eccentric relatives - from the remorseful Judith clad in a scarlet shawl to the raving Ada Doom, witnessing strange happenings in the woodshed. Flora's journey to reorganize the tumultuous lives of the Starkadders brings a delightful twist to traditional storytelling. Ideal for fans of British literary humor, this unique tale intertwines themes of familial duty and personal growth, making it a must-read for anyone who enjoys classic literature. Perfectly packaged in a brand new trade paperback format published by Penguin UK, 'Cold Comfort Farm' offers readers an engaging escape into a world filled with wit and warmth. With 240 pages of delightful prose, this book is not just a read – it's an experience! Enjoy FREE shipping on this enchanting novel today and immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Cold Comfort Farm, where order blooms amidst chaos.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241951514
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240


Description:
'We are not like other folk, maybe, but there have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm...'Sensible, sophisticated Flora Poste has been expensively educated to do everything but earn a living. When she is orphaned at twenty, she decides her only option is to descend on relatives - the doomed Starkadders at the aptly named Cold Comfort Farm.There is Judith in a scarlet shawl, heaving with remorse for an unspoken wickedness; raving old Ada Doom, who once saw something nasty in the woodshed; lustful Seth and despairing Reuben, Judith's two sons; and there is Amos, preaching fire and damnation to one and all.As the sukebind flowers, Flora takes each of the family in hand and brings order to their chaos.Cold Comfort Farm is a sharp and clever parody of the melodramatic and rural novel.

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