THE HEADMISTRESS

by Angela Thirkell ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 15, 1944

Another segment of the tapestry of English social, domestic and family life, whose muted and gentle tones supply pleasant relief. Here are the Beltons who have been forced to lease their home to the Hosiers' Girls' Foundation School: Miss Sparling the headmistress, wise and very acceptable, who charms away any resentment the Beltons may cherish; there's Mr. Oriel, the vicar, and Mr. Carton, an Oxford don; there are Freidy and Elsa Belton, home on leave from military and war jobs; there's Captain Hornby, whose home the Beltons are leasing and who gets engaged to Elsa; and there's a typical Thirkell assortment of Harefield residents who combine tea and working parties and seasonal festivities with highly individual activities. There is trouble over a crush one of the school-girls conceives for Freddy: over a school play; ice-skating; Charles' being sent abroad; over transfer of property, etc. Small talk -- attractive trivia -- leisurely .

Pub Date: Jan. 15, 1944

ISBN: 075316731X

Page Count: -

Publisher: Knopf

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Jan. 1, 1944

Categories: FICTION