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Miss Buncle's Book

By: D. E. Stevenson
Narrated by: Patricia Gallimore
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The scene of this entertaining story is laid in a charming English village. The plot centres round Miss Barbara Buncle, a maiden lady who was obliged to write a book because – as she naively explained – her dividends were so poor. Unfortunately, Miss Buncle had no imagination, so she wrote about her friends – quite kindly and truthfully, of course, for she was a benevolent and veracious soul.

The reactions of her friends to Miss Buncle’s book, however, were a little surprising, and the far-reaching and unexpected results of its publication caused quite a stir.

©1934 D. E. Stevenson (P)2010 Soundings
Contemporary Fiction Fiction Historical Fiction Feel-Good Funny Witty
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Old fashioned and funny

It is an entertaining book, light, easy, funny. A cosy book for the winter. Very well read.

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Grabbed me

I was unsure of this story at first but as it got going for me I found I had to know what happened next, I liked that the villagers didn't like what they read when they realised it was about them and that some changed for the better. It's easy to see how one person can stir up enough hate and go on a 'witch' hunt when the truth hurts so much but refuse to see it. At the end I couldn't stop listening and just had to carry on to find out. I was undecided whether to get this book from recommendations that came up on the list but so glad I did :-)

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Brilliant!

I loved this book so much. The story is great, actually with quite a bit of suspense along the way and so so funny! I have laughed out loud many times. The narration is superb.

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One of my favourites

One of the best books I know and Patricia Gallimore really brings it to life. Really funny, highly recommended!

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Beautiful

This is a lovely story. It’s the kind of book you can listen to/read over and over again. It’s very funny, and it’s heart-warming. The narrator is very talented, expertly performing all the voices – both male and female. The book was published in 1934, and it’s very interesting to see little details of life in those days – such as attitudes of the time, and the prices of everyday items. I highly recommend this book, it’s wholesome and beautifully written

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A very English book

A wonderful book - gentle, humourous, kind and old fashioned in the very best sense. It shows a picture of village life before the war, the alliances and petty rivalries and what happens when one of the villagers writes a book exposing their hidden secrets (good and bad). It's the sort of book to relax into, to listen to on a sunny summer afternoon with a glass of Pimms. It is as quintessentially English as cricket and home made scones. A lovely listen beautifully read.

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So funny, I could not stop laughing so good.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Never read this if you have a chest cold, you will laugh so much you will have a coughing fit.

I have downloaded 2 more titles by this author - hope they are as good.

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Funny and engaging

A hidden gem from the interwar years. It should be better known. I'm surprised it was never made into a film.

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Loved it

Excellent comfort read particularly enjoyed the narrator bringing the characters to life with her many voices

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Good story but ...

The story is amusing and very enjoyable. Unfortunately, the narrator tells the story well but her voices for characters are dire. Sorry but there it is.

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