FOXES IN THE VALLEY

by Hilda Boden ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 1, 1963

Miss Boden (author of The House By The Sea, 1962, p. 690, J-210), seems to view rural life in Wales through a veil of rose petals and saccharine perfume. Even when menacing foxes decapitate young Nest's chickens, the girl seems to weep gently. In fact, here is this land of kind, old men and loving children, all is gentleness. The reader cries out for at least one character who will react with intensity to at least one happening. But, alas, sweet ""Bliss"" pats everyone on his head, and the reader has nearly been killed with kindness by the time he sets the volume aside--ently.

Pub Date: April 1, 1963

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: McKay

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 1963

Categories: FICTION