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Stately Pursuits (Paperback)

by Katie Fforde (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New edition edition (4 Jun 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140264183
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140264180
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 636,199 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Hetty Longden is despatched to recover from her broken heart by looking after Great Uncle Samuel's crumbling stately home, only to find herself pitchforked into an embattled local community, car-boot sales, and the demands from rival and waiting heirs to the property.

About the Author
Katie Fforde lives in Gloucestershire with her husband and some of her three children. Recently her old hobbies of ironing and housework have given way to singing, Flamenco dancing and husky racing. She claims this keeps her fit. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book can't wait for more, 25 Mar 2004
By J. Tippet "urbanstarz" (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stately Pursuits (Paperback)
I originaly discovered Katie Fforde after buying Highland Fling and reading it in one go. I couldn't wait to read more. Katie Fford writes characters that are both lovable and belivable, they suffer their trials and tribulations just like everyone else. Her heroines are normal they have lumps and bumps and aren't all under the age of 30.Her hero's are human and come with baggage in this case a stately home and a dodgey car.I hope that if she ever sells a novel to Hollywood they won't destroy it like they did with The Beach and Animal Attraction. Stately Pursuits is a wonderfull feel good novel and I heartly recomended it to anyone that like a bit of old fashioned romance with plenty of humour
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Flawed? Sure - but you have to love it!, 10 Jan 2001
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Stately Pursuits was my introduction to Katie Fforde - I've since gone on to read all by "Wild Designs". Yes, this book does follow her forumula for writing, but each of her stories has its own charm. I can't help but feel great affection for Hetty and Conner when all is said and done. It's not a "serious" book, but as far as light reading goes, it's one of the best.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite so far, 18 Jul 2006
This review is from: Stately Pursuits (Paperback)
This is one of the first three of Fforde's books I have read and my favorite by far.

I felt that the story was in the realm of possibility - the hero wasn't Prince Charming, but yet you still wanted he and our heroine to get together in the end.

A fun, light read, definitely recommended!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Toe Curlingly Awful
This book is truly dreadful! I can only assume that before getting a mainstream publisher, Ms Fforde wrote for Mills & Boon, because this book is a cardboard cut-out in their... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2004 by troodledoodle

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure escapism
Yet another brillient book by Katie Fforde. As ever her heroines are likable, but somehow always manage to get into such scrapes only to be rescued by the gruff,brooding hero... Read more
Published on 16 May 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Great...But Not Terrible
I enjoyed this book although I found it very predictable (in a cozy sort of way). Hetty, Peter, Phyllis, and Connor were all engaging characters, and the story was fun. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars Fforde displays her ignorance of life in the country
Led by the encouraging write-up in the Times, I bought this book, hoping for some light summer reading. Read more
Published on 20 April 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly entertaining read - I couldn't put it down.
This book was my introduction to Katie Fforde's novels and I wasn't disappointed. It was blessed with strong likeable characters, a simple but clever plot and portrayed country... Read more
Published on 14 Nov 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Rather predictable story line
This mirrors her other books both in the predictability of the plot and the characters, however, the story trips along and you can not help getting embroiled in the yarn. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 1999

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