The story of a modern Mr Chips suddenly fed up with his life as a schoolteacher. He leaves wife, home, and all he owns to set out on the road to freedom. Ahead lies Mr. Sugg, the odd little man who teaches him the antiques trade, the generous hearted Olga who welcomes him into her home, and Rachel, the fascinating young girl who leads him into the springtime of love.
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R F Delderfield was born in South London in 1912. On leaving school he joined the Exmouth Chronicle newspaper as a junior reporter, where he went on to become Editor. From there he began to write stage plays and then became a highly successful novelist, renowned for brilliantly portraying slices of English life. With the publication of his first saga, A Horseman Riding By, he became one of Britain's most popular authors. Many of his bestselling novels were later adapted for television. He died in 1972.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Richard O. Rose (DJ) (illustrator). First Edition. Story features 49 year old schoolmaster, Mr. Sebastian Sermon, who goes to the seaside to discover that romance is not limited to the young. 11 chapters, 318 pp. Book has usual library attachments and its working life lasted from Nov. 1963 to Feb. 2006. Burgundy cloth covered boards have as-new gilt text on spine only. Spine ends are lightly rubbed, top corners gently worn, book is slightly cocked. Price clipped DJ has edge/shelf wear with edge chipping at spine ends. It's SPRING and time to share Mr. Sermon's excitement ! Bookseller's Inventory # 154531. Seller Inventory # 004531
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