Rejected in love, the incredibly rich (but appropriately modest) George Bellew walks into a small English village populated with a cast of most interesting people, from the ramrod straight old Sergeant who can't seem to get beyond talking of peaches with the apple of his eye, to the smarmy Mr. Cassilis who seems to think that the beautiful Anthea (and her farm at Dapplemere) can be had for the asking - if only he asks often enough. And then there is Anthea -- a lovely woman, caring for those around her - though full of cares herself - and too proud to accept help from anyone.
The characters are engaging and well drawn - and the mix and interplay of people make this a very fun book to listen to.
This is a solo recording by John Lieder and he does an excellent job crafting voices for the inhabitants of Mr. Bellew's Arcadia. He's easy to listen to and adds a spark to this lovely story. Review by ListeninginChicago for Internet Archive - 5.00 out of 5 stars. Cover design by Kathryn Delaney.
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28. Which Tells How Bellew Left Dapplemere In The Dawn; 29. Of The Moon's Message To Small Porges, And How He Told It To Bellew - In A Whisper; 20. How Anthea Gave Her Promise
20. Which Relates A Most Extraordinary Conversation; 21. Of Shoes, And Ships, And Sealing Wax, And The Third Finger Of The Left Hand; 22. Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before
8. Which Tells Of Miss Priscilla, Of Peaches, And Of Sergeant Appleby Late Of The 19th Hussars; 9. In Which May Be Found Some Description Of Arcadia, And Gooseberries
Dedication; 1. Which, Being The First, Is, Very Properly, The Shortest Chapter In The Book; 2. How George Bellew Sought Counsel Of His Valet; 3. Which Concerns Itself With A Haycart, And A Belligerent Waggoner
Sep 14, 2011•25 min
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