Changes at Fairacre（ISBN=） 英文原版

Times are changing in the charming downland village of Fairacre,
and Miss Read isn’t certain that it’s all for the best. The new
commuter lifestyle has caused a drop in attendance at the local
school, and officials are threatening closure. Miss Read worries
about the failing health of Dolly Clare. Vegetable gardens have
given way to trips to the Caxley markets, and the traditional
village fete now includes a prize for best quiche. With her
trademark patience and good humor, Miss Read hopes for the best and
plans for the worst as the village grows increasingly modern.
Despite all the innovations, Fairacre still retains its essential
elements: gentle wit, good manners, and the comfort of caring
neighbors.

Miss Read was a teacher by profession. In additional to her
novels, she has written on educational and country matters, and
worked as a *-writer for the BBC. She lives in Berkshire, and
was made an MBE for her services to literature.