The Spring House

by Ruth Tomalin

"A book to read, recommend and remember." SUNDAY TIMES THE GARDEN HOUSE, Ruth Tomalin's previous novel, pictured life between the wars on a country estate in the Forest of Bere, through the eyes of a boy, Ralph, and his guardian, Aunt Lizard. In THE SPRING HOUSE we meet Ralph and Lizard early in 1941. Living in a tiny cottage on the Sussex coast, Ralph and Lizard face the tragedies and challenges of wartime with other country dwellers. Poised again for Hitler's expected invasion, the land workers get on with their ancient crafts, and Ralph is soon caught up in their lives - and those of the wild creatures around him.

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 10, 2004

About the author

Ruth Tomalin is also the author of The Sea Mice, A Stranger Thing, A Green Wishbone, The Snake Crook, and for older readers, Away to the West and Best Country Stories.