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Romney Marsh (Publication Order) #12
No Going Back
In this new Romney Marsh story Tamzin, Rissa, Meryon and Roger suddenly realise that they are growing up into the adult world. In particular, something that is stronger than friendship develops between Tamzin and Meryon—a fact which at first makes Rissa lament the break up of their old four-cornered alliance. This theme, which is handled with great sympathy by the author, provides the background for another exciting adventure in true Romney Marsh tradition. Once again the four young people discover that Jim Decks, that hoary old rogue of a fisherman, is up to no good, and in spite of themselves they are drawn into his nefarious affairs An ex-hearse, a midnight fishing trip and a lifeboat rescue all play a part in one of the best stories this author has written.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1960
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About the author
Monica Edwards
75 books23 followersMonica Edwards (November 8, 1912 - January 18, 1998) was a British children's and young adult writer.
Monica spent spent much of her childhood at Rye Harbour in East Sussex, encountering the fishermen and rural characters that later appear in her "Romney Marsh" series of books. In 1933 she married Bill Edwards and began publishing articles and verses in a variety of publications. She spent eight years as editor of a Correspondence magazine for parents before the publication of her first book Wish for a Pony in 1947.
In 1947 the Edwards family moved to Punch Bowl Farm in Thursley, South West Surrey, which became the setting for her other main series of books (as Punchbowl Farm).
Monica differed from many of her contemporaries - notably Enid Blyton - in that her characters grew older with the books until they reached the edge of adulthood, and the atmosphere of the books changed with the times.
In 1968, Monica's husband, working Punch Bowl Farm, was seriously disabled in a tractor accident. Monica stopped writing fiction. By the end of 1970, the Edwards had left Punch Bowl Farm.
Series:
* Romney Marsh
* Punch Bowl Farm
Monica spent spent much of her childhood at Rye Harbour in East Sussex, encountering the fishermen and rural characters that later appear in her "Romney Marsh" series of books. In 1933 she married Bill Edwards and began publishing articles and verses in a variety of publications. She spent eight years as editor of a Correspondence magazine for parents before the publication of her first book Wish for a Pony in 1947.
In 1947 the Edwards family moved to Punch Bowl Farm in Thursley, South West Surrey, which became the setting for her other main series of books (as Punchbowl Farm).
Monica differed from many of her contemporaries - notably Enid Blyton - in that her characters grew older with the books until they reached the edge of adulthood, and the atmosphere of the books changed with the times.
In 1968, Monica's husband, working Punch Bowl Farm, was seriously disabled in a tractor accident. Monica stopped writing fiction. By the end of 1970, the Edwards had left Punch Bowl Farm.
Series:
* Romney Marsh
* Punch Bowl Farm
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February 4, 2015
As a child, I loved following the adventures of Tamsin, Meryon, Rissa and Roger. In this story the relationship between Tamsin and Meryon deepens.
I caught the bus all the way to the Main Library in the city all on my own to get this book out. My mother would've KILLED me if she'd known. Inter Library Loans were not common in those days-for reference books, my local librarian told me.
Years later this series caused me to travel all the way to Romney Marsh...and Rye. Which led to lots of story ideas of my own...
I caught the bus all the way to the Main Library in the city all on my own to get this book out. My mother would've KILLED me if she'd known. Inter Library Loans were not common in those days-for reference books, my local librarian told me.
Years later this series caused me to travel all the way to Romney Marsh...and Rye. Which led to lots of story ideas of my own...
November 9, 2021
Slow start better end. Lifeboat chapter moving given what happened in 'Storm Ahead' and in real life for Monica Edwards.
August 18, 2022
I liked this one. Through them all it shows the kids growing up. I guess you always kind of do picture Tamzin & Meryon getting together but just not right away because they are still so young. It does make me happy that Rissa is able to put aside her crush on him so that the girls don't have to lose their friendship over a too young infatuation that won't last. This also saves their little 4 person club from falling apart as well. That is part of their strength as a team? I guess that helps them complete all their missions with as little disasters as they do.
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