Long Summer Day (A Horseman Riding By, Book 1) - Softcover

R.F. Delderfield

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340043601 ISBN 13: 9780340043608

Publisher: Coronet Books, 1995

Synopsis

Paul Craddock is still young when he is invalided out of the army after the Boer War and he discovers the neglected estate of Shallowford in a secluded corner of Devon. It seems remote from the march of progress. But as storm clouds gather over Europe, Paul learns that no part of England, however remote, can escape the challenge of the times.

About this title

About the Author:

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, and his novels have been bestsellers ever since.

Review:

“Sheer, wonderful storytelling.” —Chicago Tribune

“[Delderfield] built an imposing artistic social history that promises to join those of his great forebears in the long, noble line of the English novel. His narratives belong in a tradition that goes back to John Galsworthy and Arnold Bennett.” —Life

“Delderfield’s manner is easy, modest, heartwarming.” —Evening Standard

“An excellent read.” —Sunday Express

About this edition

• Publisher: Coronet Books
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0340043601
• ISBN 13: 9780340043608
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 576