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Fairacre Series

20 primary works • 20 total works
The principal character in the Fairacre books, Miss Read, is an unmarried schoolteacher in a small village school, an acerbic and yet compassionate observer of village life. The first three books have been published in a single volume, Chronicles of Fairacre.

Book 1

Village School
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4.09 · 5321 Ratings · 619 Reviews · published 1955 · 30 editions
The first novel in the beloved Fairacre series, Vi…

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    Book 2

    Village Diary
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    4.27     · 2416 Ratings · 211 Reviews · published 1957 · 1 edition
    The enchanting follow-up to Village School, Miss R…

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    Book 3

    Storm in the Village
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    4.29     · 1964 Ratings · 151 Reviews · published 1958 · 3 editions
    Trouble brews in the tiny country village of Faira…

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    Book 4

    Miss Clare Remembers
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    4.31     · 858 Ratings · 104 Reviews · published 1962 · 35 editions
    With humour and charm 'Miss Read' brings to life t…

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    Book 5

    Over the Gate
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    4.22     · 1504 Ratings · 114 Reviews · published 1964 · 17 editions
    Throughout her years as schoolmistress, Miss Read …

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    Book 6

    Village Christmas
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    4.21     · 992 Ratings · 109 Reviews · published 1966 · 23 editions
    A family new to Fairacre is viewed with suspicion …

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    Book 7

    Fairacre Festival
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    4.23     · 1094 Ratings · 90 Reviews · published 1968 · 24 editions
    The first day of October brings an unheralded and …

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    Book 8

    Emily Davis
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    4.23     · 467 Ratings · 58 Reviews · published 1971 · 3 editions
    The death of Emily Davis awakens remembrances of t…

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    Book 9

    Tyler's Row
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    4.33     · 1317 Ratings · 108 Reviews · 5 editions
    Open the gate to Fairacre, Americaâ s favorite Eng…

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    Book 10

    The Christmas Mouse
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    4.19     · 775 Ratings · 85 Reviews · 15 editions
    WONDERING AT THE PLEASURE IT HAD GIVEN HER. IN THE…

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    Book 11

    Farther Afield
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    4.38     · 1298 Ratings · 91 Reviews · 33 editions
    On the first day of the summer holidays Miss Read …

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    Book 12

    No Holly for Miss Quinn
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    4.25     · 1229 Ratings · 133 Reviews · 16 editions
    Miss Quinn, who cherishes her privacy, intends to …

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    Book 13

    Village Affairs
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    4.33     · 1136 Ratings · 69 Reviews · 7 editions
    Open the gate to Fairacre, America’s favorite Engl…

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    Book 14

    The White Robin
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    4.15     · 488 Ratings · 39 Reviews · published 1979 · 10 editions
    When a white robin comes to the quiet village of F…

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    Book 15

    Village Centenary
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    4.39     · 1126 Ratings · 66 Reviews · 1 edition
    VILLAGE CENTENARY welcomes us back to Miss Read's …

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    Book 16

    Summer at Fairacre
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    4.39     · 1303 Ratings · 97 Reviews · 3 editions
    After a long winter of red noses and wet mittens, …

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    Book 17

    Mrs. Pringle of Fairacre
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    4.15     · 1030 Ratings · 92 Reviews · published 1989 · 24 editions
    Through the eyes of many Fairacre friends, we trac…

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    Book 18

    Changes at Fairacre
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    4.38     · 1228 Ratings · 67 Reviews · published 1991 · 9 editions
    Times are changing in the charming downland villag…

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    Book 19

    Farewell to Fairacre
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    4.46     · 995 Ratings · 49 Reviews · published 1993 · 11 editions
    The last novel in the beloved Fairacre series find…

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    Book 20

    A Peaceful Retirement
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    4.35     · 1197 Ratings · 102 Reviews · published 1996 · 5 editions
    Fairacre's retired schoolmistress was looking forw…

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