Summer Half
Author: Angela Thirkell
The denouement of Philip Winter’s ill begotten engagement to featherbrained Rose Birkett is enacted in full view of Southbridge School’s extended family during a holiday break. Everyone, including her parents, is rooting for Philip’s escape which occurs when Rose breaks it off as the utter dullness of being engaged overwhelms her. Along the way, we enjoy the tea party wher….Read More
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