Welcome to Batch Magna, a place where anything might happen. And
often does... When the old squire of Batch Magna died, the life of
distant relative Humphrey, an amiable, overweight short-order cook
from the Bronx, turned into a movie. Now, as Sir Humphrey, he has
acquired not only a new title but also a new love: the Honourable
Clementine Wroxley. He and Clem plan to marry, settle into Batch
Hall and begin a new life together. Their finances at this early
stage rest on the estate's shooting and fishing, stepping stones to
a more secure future. But one day a cold wind from beyond their
valley visits Batch Magna in the shape of badger baiters discovered
in Cutterbach Wood. They are routed, but their defeat entails such
disaster that Humphrey and Clem are driven to the wall, left with
no way out but to sell the estate, and their future along with it.
And then Miss Wyndham, village spinster and amateur sleuth, rides
to the rescue on the 49 bus... What readers are saying about The
Batch Magna Chronicles series: "An enchanting mixture of The Wind
in The Willows and The Darling Buds of May. An England that doesn't
exist but surely should." "Reading this book was like sitting down
for a nice long chat with an old friend. I loved reading the Welsh
village descriptions; it felt like coming home. ... I eagerly await
the next instalment of the Batch Magna crew!" "I first got this
book out of the local library, and then brought a copy - I wanted
to read it again and again. It's a treasure, a smashing read, funny
and beautifully written." "These books are such fun, darkly comic
and full of great characters. ... Batch Magna is a place I would
love to find, and the river sounds idyllic." "Hurrah for Batch
Magna, Humphrey and friends." "I loved this book. It's lyrical and
very amusing, with all the charm of an old Ealing comedy. ... More
please Mr Maughan!" "What an amazing writer! I have never found any
descriptive writing that has gripped me so much before." "A
thoroughly enjoyable read. ... Is there another Batch Magna book on
the way, please? Such a wonderfully descriptive bucolic and warmly
'human' story with echoes of the Darling Buds of May." "A
wonderful, funny, well-crafted escape from everyday life. If you
love writing that absorbs you into the landscape you will love this
book. Every sense was satisfied with the author's beautiful
descriptions of the Marches. Escape from the tarmac, concrete and
relentlessness of life with this stunning book. Thank you Mr
Maughan." "I absolutely loved this book and all the characters
became so real to me, I just couldn't put it down."
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