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Summary: All of Mrs polifax books & others.
Review: This wonderful book by Dorothy Gilman was my introduction to her world and I can't wait to get back in. Her 'Mrs. Pollifax' series is well known but this book is a gem to savored as well.Thale's Folly center's on Andrew Thale, a young, frustrated writer and son of a very ambitious and driven company man (who does not take NO for an answer)who asks his son to look into some family property they inherited several years prior. Andrew reluctantly agrees to view the 25 acres of land that his aunt Harriet left to the family only to find the run down house inhabited by a rag-tag group of people. He learns that his aunt used to take people in and care for them and the people living at Thale's Folly (not just the name of the property but also the way the Thale's view this excursion) are the people carrying on her legacy, living in fear that they will be discovered. During his stay at Thale's Folly Andrew learns the true meaning of life as well as helps to solve a mystery or two. Along the way he meets some wonderful people including the enchanting Gussie, the beautiful Tarragon, the enigmatic and proper Miss L'Hommedieu amongst many. The pace is quick, fun and riveting. I finished this book in a day and I greedily want more! A book to be savored, full of rich characters - I highly suggest brewing a cup of tea and reading this on a rainy day.
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