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Lone Pine #17
Rye Royal
231 pages, Paperback
Published April 28, 2014
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Malcolm Saville
194 books34 followersLeonard Malcolm Saville was an English author best known for the Lone Pine series of children's books, many of which are set in Shropshire. His work emphasises location; the books include many vivid descriptions of English countryside, villages and sometimes towns.
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July 12, 2016
I'd always wondered why there was so much blank space on the cover of my Armada paperback edition, and now I know - the original lettering was much larger. Another Lone Pine mystery solved.
We're back in Rye, with new villains, non-Lone Piners in the role of abductees, a bit of detective work in tracking down Holford Court, and 'treasure' in the form of an important historical document hidden in a fairly believable location. MS captures the noise and fug of the coffee bar, the celebrations of Rye Fawkes, and the dustiness of the second-hand bookshop, showing that he can do 'little' landscapes just as effectively as the big ones.
It's also a huge relief to have Peter visiting Rye at long last, and the relationships between the two older couples are drawn lightly but deftly. The twins are also growing up and their relationship with the others, and with the various grown-ups (including the eccentric Mrs Flowerdew) are well done. This is a cracking story, possibly the best Lone Pine of the lot and probably my favourite.
We're back in Rye, with new villains, non-Lone Piners in the role of abductees, a bit of detective work in tracking down Holford Court, and 'treasure' in the form of an important historical document hidden in a fairly believable location. MS captures the noise and fug of the coffee bar, the celebrations of Rye Fawkes, and the dustiness of the second-hand bookshop, showing that he can do 'little' landscapes just as effectively as the big ones.
It's also a huge relief to have Peter visiting Rye at long last, and the relationships between the two older couples are drawn lightly but deftly. The twins are also growing up and their relationship with the others, and with the various grown-ups (including the eccentric Mrs Flowerdew) are well done. This is a cracking story, possibly the best Lone Pine of the lot and probably my favourite.
June 29, 2018
I don't know whether to blame or thank Kristin Bailey for this sudden rush of homesickness for London and Southeast England. It seems to have hit me after reading "Souper Mum" and I think I'm handling it pretty well all things considered.
This is yet another of Malcolm Saville's superb "Lone Pine" stories and brings together several familiar concepts as well as certain historical & traditional events - e.g: "Rye Fawkes" - which is still going strong as of November 11th, 2017 and the observations concerning certain real-life reference books on various topics. The basic plot line will be familiar also: criminals seeking plunder or treasure at any cost and the intervention of our young heroes and heroines to help shut them down. Yes, I'm very aware that it's another "kids" book but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I've always loved Rye and the mere mention of certain actual locations - the Salts, Hilders Cliff, etc. - bring back some of the fondest memories of my entire life. I hope I never lose this sense of enthusiasm.
This is yet another of Malcolm Saville's superb "Lone Pine" stories and brings together several familiar concepts as well as certain historical & traditional events - e.g: "Rye Fawkes" - which is still going strong as of November 11th, 2017 and the observations concerning certain real-life reference books on various topics. The basic plot line will be familiar also: criminals seeking plunder or treasure at any cost and the intervention of our young heroes and heroines to help shut them down. Yes, I'm very aware that it's another "kids" book but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I've always loved Rye and the mere mention of certain actual locations - the Salts, Hilders Cliff, etc. - bring back some of the fondest memories of my entire life. I hope I never lose this sense of enthusiasm.
July 13, 2022
Seventeenth in the Lone Pine series. Features an elderly widow with a library of rare books which she will not allow anyone else to see. The Lone Pine club are in Rye during the Christmas break, and have an exciting adventure.
There's sensitive handling of a lonely, slightly eccentric elderly lady, low-key romantic threads continuing, and a well-written plot that I enjoyed just as much as I did when I first read it in my teenage years.
Recommended for nostalgic adults and also for teens who like adventure stories set in the 1960s. Although this is now rather difficult to find, the Armada edition was NOT abridged, so has the same text as the more recent GGBP version.
Latest longer review here: https://suesbookreviews.blogspot.com/...
There's sensitive handling of a lonely, slightly eccentric elderly lady, low-key romantic threads continuing, and a well-written plot that I enjoyed just as much as I did when I first read it in my teenage years.
Recommended for nostalgic adults and also for teens who like adventure stories set in the 1960s. Although this is now rather difficult to find, the Armada edition was NOT abridged, so has the same text as the more recent GGBP version.
Latest longer review here: https://suesbookreviews.blogspot.com/...
May 29, 2017
O.K. I'm shameless; I love any and all things to do with Rye! My wife and I even spent one of our anniversary weeks in a four-poster bed at the Mermaid Inn (modernized in 1420!). It was magical. If for no other reason, read this book for the history.
March 14, 2022
Rye Royal was an intergenerational mystery with pleasingly straightforward mid-20th century Christmas preparations and proper snow.
January 17, 2017
My copy of this book predates the ISBN system as it was published by Collins in 1969. No matter; all the relevant plot points are there (191 instead of 192 pages).
A different set of villains and none of the Lone Piners getting into serious trouble. Very refreshing. I grew up not very far from where (some) of the action takes place and am quite familiar with the area and its history. Interesting that MS based the "Dolphin" on the Hope Anchor as an inn with that name appears in two of the Shropshire stories - "Seven White Gates" & "The Neglected Mountain." I would have thought the "Mermaid" (modernized in 1420!) might have been a better choice. Whatever; it still works. Saville was born in Sussex and, no doubt, had his reasons.
As usual, I find any Lone Pine story fascinating and this is no exception. The Rye Fawkes festivities are still going strong and are as popular as ever. Long may it continue!
A different set of villains and none of the Lone Piners getting into serious trouble. Very refreshing. I grew up not very far from where (some) of the action takes place and am quite familiar with the area and its history. Interesting that MS based the "Dolphin" on the Hope Anchor as an inn with that name appears in two of the Shropshire stories - "Seven White Gates" & "The Neglected Mountain." I would have thought the "Mermaid" (modernized in 1420!) might have been a better choice. Whatever; it still works. Saville was born in Sussex and, no doubt, had his reasons.
As usual, I find any Lone Pine story fascinating and this is no exception. The Rye Fawkes festivities are still going strong and are as popular as ever. Long may it continue!
May 19, 2015
Another Lone Pine that I couldn't put down. Rye is my favourite Lone Pine setting; Malcolm Saville really brings it to life and makes the town a character in its own right.
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