“The education bestowed on Flora Poste by her parents had been expensive, athletic and prolonged; and when they died within a few weeks of one another during the annual epidemic of the influenza or Spanish Plague which occurred in her twentieth year, she was discovered to possess every art and grace save that of earning her own living.”
Cold Comfort Farm is a satirical novel by Stella Gibbons, published in 1932. The story follows Flora Poste, a city-dwelling woman who inherits a run-down farm in the English countryside. The novel is known for its sharp wit and satirical portrayal of the English upper classes and their quaint rural lifestyle. more
Stella Gibbons was an English author known for her satirical and humorous writing style. Her works often set in rural England, showcasing the customs and characters of British society. Her notable works include 'Cold Comfort Farm'. more
“Of course, I love you,' the flower said to him. 'If you were not aware of it, it was my fault.”