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A warm-hearted, feel-good, laugh-out-loud funny story by a terrific natural writer. This is the account of Tessa Hainsworth's escape from the rat-race with her actor husband and her first year as a postie in a Cornish seaside town.
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Having given up a high-powered job and the lifestyle to match, Tessa Hainsworth had no idea how hard she would struggle when, full of optimism, she fulfilled her dream of moving to rural Cornwall with her young family one September. Within months, she is almost ready to return to London, tail between her legs: her husband is still out of work, her children are struggling in a cold, damp, tumbledown house and the family is running out of money - fast. But a chance encounter in the local post office leads her to accept the unlikeliest of job offers.
Up with the Larks charts Tessa's turbulent first year with the Royal Mail, and her transformation from outsider to 'Posh Postie', adopted Cornishwoman and much-loved member of her new community.
She starts in the bitter darkness of midwinter, faced with the perils of the Christmas rush, a van with a mind of its own and a host of unfamiliar routes, local characters - and their animals, large and small. But, day by day and month by month, she meets and learns to love a wonderfully colourful cast of characters until her second Christmas in Cornwall is entirely different from the first, as the community goes out of its way to thank her with small gifts and other tokens of their affection.
At last she feels Cornwall is home.
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I read about this book in the Daily Mail today and have just bought it and consumed it in 5 hours! It is utterly enchanting - it actually makes you cry and laugh which a lot of books promise but few really do. If you've ever thought about leaving the rat race and settling down in one of those idyllic-looking Cornish villages, then buy this book. It is incredibly funny and tells the truth about what it's like to be an 'incomer'. Deeply satisfying and a wonderfully truthful picture of Cornish village life; I recommend it to anyone as a perfect summer read.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A truly lovely read..many goosebumps and lumps in the throat!
I read for a few hours non stop and would not put it down.
The house looks a mess but it's been worth every single minute.
Well done Tessa and congratulations on one of the best books I've read in a long while!
From an avid fan who can't wait for the next one.
I read for a few hours non stop and would not put it down.
The house looks a mess but it's been worth every single minute.
Well done Tessa and congratulations on one of the best books I've read in a long while!
From an avid fan who can't wait for the next one.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book was the perfect scene setter for my recent week in Cornwall. The sense of place is skillfuly evoked by good writing and the stories are colourful but at the same touching.I recommend this book to those who want a taster of the real Cornwall and anyone else, of course, who wants a good read.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Utterly Enchanting
I found this book so enchanting I could not put it down and whilst in the middle of reading this ordered the sequel to make sure I could go straight to that, a smashing story about... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mull-Deb
A great escape...
I have to admit that I kind of envy Tessa. What a bold move to pick up and leave a fairly comfortable life in London in search of a life with deeper meaning. Read more
Published 3 months ago by traceyt
Hated it
I have to start by saying I have a personal dislike of the attitude of people who live in Cornwall, they want the tourists money but that is it, I found this book bore that out and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by EbonyCat
An inspiring and feel good read
I am always fascinated to read real-life experience books about people who have had the courage and gumption to change their lives and follow their dreams so this book appealed to... Read more
Published 7 months ago by D. Jones
A disingenuous Read
I too have asperations of one day moving to Cornwall so I was hoping this book would be a little more insightful into the hows. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Stitch
Up with the Larks audio download
Was looking for a good audio download book as I love to listen to them as I walk my dog. I decided that the book Up with the Larks had good reviews and it was worth a try as I had... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Arsenal
Fabulous!
A really great read. I could not put it down and just felt I was living the whole year with Tessa. PLEASE write a follow on.
Published 12 months ago by Susan Bouzan
Only in Cornwall ...
This book is, as others have said, a delight from beginning to end. Tessa Hainsworth has such an easy, readable style. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mrs. M. G. Powling
Lovely
A real feel good book. You're taken on a ride with her in the post van and really do find yourself wishing you were actually there in person. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Sally h
Bit boring
I am really suprised by all the great reviews. It isn't very well written. It lacks emotional depth and the descriptions of characters etc aren't that great. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Linds
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