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The Luck of a Countryman
The enchanting sequel to A Countryman's Lot, which told the story of Max Hardcastle's move to the Yorkshire Dales and the richness of life as an antiques dealer, The Luck of a Countryman contains an array of eccentric characters and curious situations which are guaranteed to delight and amuse. Old favourites reappear in new—and sometimes alarming—situations. And a myriad of new personalities join in the ups and downs of life in the Dales.
Life is not all plain sailing, but the Hardcastles join in wholeheartedly with the trials and triumphs that beset the peaceful village of Ramsthwaite. How will they ever shift Thievin' Jack's van from the pond? And will the wedding of the year go off smoothly?
Life is not all plain sailing, but the Hardcastles join in wholeheartedly with the trials and triumphs that beset the peaceful village of Ramsthwaite. How will they ever shift Thievin' Jack's van from the pond? And will the wedding of the year go off smoothly?
326 pages, Paperback
First published December 9, 1993
About the author
Max Hardcastle
3 books5 followersMax Hardcastle was born in the old West Riding of Yorkshire, just before the outbreak of the Second World War. He started collecting antiques at an early age, hoarding his treasures - including a five-foot stuffed crocodile - in a disused hen house, known ever after as the 'junk hut'.
After National Service and a brief period working for an engineering company, Max and his family heard the call of the Yorkshire Dales, where they bought a cottage, hung out their sign - Bullpen Antiques - and made a happy living for many years.
Max and his family now live in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, with two dogs, two ponies and an ever-fluctuating population of hens, ducks and pigeons. His only regret is that he no longer has contents of his treasured 'junk hut'.
After National Service and a brief period working for an engineering company, Max and his family heard the call of the Yorkshire Dales, where they bought a cottage, hung out their sign - Bullpen Antiques - and made a happy living for many years.
Max and his family now live in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, with two dogs, two ponies and an ever-fluctuating population of hens, ducks and pigeons. His only regret is that he no longer has contents of his treasured 'junk hut'.
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July 26, 2026
Thoroughly enjoying this memoir trilogy.
July 18, 2022
loved it
A gobbledegook read of a book . I’d to backtrack a number of times . But as a collector of all things this appealed to me no end . I plan to buy the others . Made me laugh t … feel good books
A gobbledegook read of a book . I’d to backtrack a number of times . But as a collector of all things this appealed to me no end . I plan to buy the others . Made me laugh t … feel good books
February 13, 2023
I love these books so far! They're chock full of a few of my favorite things... quirky characters, antiques, animals, hilarious anecdotes, and the Yorkshire Dales!
August 27, 2019
Happiness.
This book just gives a feeling of being there and taking part of this village life. Great read. Looking for the next book.
This book just gives a feeling of being there and taking part of this village life. Great read. Looking for the next book.
April 2, 2012
felt wasn't as good as the first book but maybe the 3rd i the series will be better though
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