Richmal Crompton (1890–1969)

Persephone No. 24 focuses on two families in an English village in the 1920s-40s. The Fowlers are "old money" but a bit down on their luck. The Willoughbys are "new money" and rising. The two matriarchs are the main focus and are polar opposites in how they interact with their children. Both women have large families of adult children and their children's love lives and journey into adulthood is where most of the action happens. Lots of marital difficulties and young adults taking their time finding their path. I liked it, even if it did have a bit of a soap opera feel at times.

I don't think this will be particularly memorable, but it was enjoyable and engaging to read.… (altro)

Set in 1901, this novel is about a family from Manchester, England, going on their yearly holiday. The Cotteril family live in a vicarage in a parish outside Manchester, where father and husband Timothy preaches, and he will work as a locum minister in a parish in the countryside where they are holidaying. His wife is Miriam and they have five children: 13-year-old Thea who wants to be grown-up, shy and anxious 11-year-old Rachel, 6-year-old Susan who loves fairies and make believe, and 5-year-old Peter plays the superior brother to 4-year-old Jane who adores him but easily cries.
https://readableword.wordpress.com/2021/09/26/the-holiday-by-richmal-crompton/… (altro)