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The Tale of Holly How (Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter Mysteries) (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "It was high summer in the Lake District..." (more)
Key Phrases: orange guinea pig, badger tongs, next head teacher, Miss Potter, Miss Martine, Lady Longford (more...)
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Starred Review. As in 2004's The Tale of Hill Top Farm, Albert skillfully blends fact and fiction in her second Beatrix Potter tale set in the quaint English Lake District village of Near Sawrey. Beatrix is in the midst of renovating Hill Top Farm when she discovers the body of Ben Hornby, a local sheep owner who has recently had more than his share of bad luck. She suspects foul play and joins the local constable and real-life solicitor William Heelis in investigating the cause of Hornby's demise. Still reeling from the sudden death of her fiancé, Beatrix becomes more involved with her fellow villagers, in particular 11-year-old Caroline, who lives with her grandmother, Lady Longforth. Vivid descriptions of Sawrey and its environs, attractive human characters and unobtrusive animals with delightful personalities combine to create a mystery that's a stellar tribute to the famous children's author. As charming as the "little books" themselves, this is sure to delight Beatrix Potter fans and cozy lovers everywhere. (July 5)
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Adult/High School–In this second entry in a delightful and cozy mystery series, Albert hits her stride. Miss Potter is starting to make a life for herself, both on her farm and in the villages of Far and Near Sawrey. She's acquired a herd of Herdwick sheep, is remodeling the farmhouse, and is slowly recovering from the death of her fiancé. Nefarious and curious events begin to happen: the body of a local shepherd is found at the base of a cliff; a pair of badgers is missing, presumably to be used in an illegal badger-baiting fight; and rich Lady Longford is putting forward her own candidate to teach in the Sawrey School. The animals (who can talk to one another) have been joined by the redoubtable Professor Galileo Newton Owl and the stalwart Bosworth Badger XVII, hotelier and genealogist of the badger clan. The plot moves swiftly and surely, with deft characterizations and comic charm, culminating in a rally of Big Folk and animals to save the innocent and punish the guilty. As in the first Cottage Tale, Albert has included research resources, recipes, a glossary, a map, an author's note, and a particularly helpful cast of characters. Teens will enjoy this small gem of a mystery revolving around the sweet Miss Potter, her neighbors, and the charming creatures she holds dear.–Jane Halsall, McHenry Public Library District, IL
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Berkley Hardcover (July 5, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0425202747
  • ISBN-13: 978-0425202746
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #555,097 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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orange guinea pig, badger tongs, next head teacher, badger diggers, new head teacher, young badger, badger sett, ginger cake, school trustees
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Miss Potter, Miss Martine, Lady Longford, Hill Top, Ben Hornby, Miss Nash, The Brockery, Captain Woodcock, Tidmarsh Manor, Miss Barwick, Belle Green, Lake District, Jack Ogden, Sawrey School, Beatrix Potter, Will Heelis, Holly How Farm, Miss Woodcock, Far Sawrey, Holly Hou, Isaac Chance, Lord Longford, Sawrey Hotel, Constable Braithwaite, Miss Crabbe
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally: Beatrix Potter books for adults!, August 12, 2005
By Corinne H. Smith (Athol, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This second title in the Cottage Tales series is just as charming as the first, "The Tale of Hill Top Farm." Set in England's Lake District in the early 1900s, each episode centers on the pastoral lifestyle found in Near and Far Sawrey. But even in a rural landscape, bad things can happen. Children's author Beatrix Potter, now a farm owner and part-time Lake District resident, helps to solve the mysteries that confound the people of her new hometown. She's aided by animals -- her own pets, the other domesticated animals of the community, and the wild ones who live nearby. The result is the kind of book Potter herself might have written for adults, if she had had the time and inclination.

After reading the first book, I realized I didn't know much about Beatrix and her children's books, so I read "Beatrix Potter: Artist, Storyteller, and Countrywoman" by Judy Taylor. (Another book that I highly recommend.) Now I can see that Susan Wittig Albert is tackling and mastering three tasks at once: weaving a ficticious mystery; setting it closely against biographical and historical fact; and sprinkling the story with the kind of animal insight and "dialogue" found in Potter's original tales. The result is a wonderful and engaging narrative that is simply a joy a read. Yes, it's "cozy," but it's also more comfortable and familiar than others of that genre.

Though she's been gone for more than 60 years, Beatrix Potter's spirit lives today: not only in the reprints of her own work, but also in this new series by Albert. How lucky for us!
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5.0 out of 5 stars stories for adults!, October 8, 2005
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2nd in the series featuring Beatrix Potter and her pets, this story returns to Swaney, England, where Beatrix has purchased Hill Top Farm with the proceeds of her children's books, much to the dismay of her parents. Hill Top is under renovations when the body of Ben Hornby, a local sheep farmer, is discovered. Beatrix involves herself in the investigation, along with the local police and solicitor, despite her depression from the death of her fiance. I love the way the mysteries intertwine - between the humans and the animals - unbeknownst to the humans, of course. These are definitely cozies - well-written and entertaining stories that I look forward to each time, in all three of the series the author writes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Story, August 6, 2006
This review is from: The Tale of Holly How (The Cottage Tales of Beatrix P) (Paperback)
The Cottage Tales, all three to date, are wonderful, beautifully researched, exciting, detailed, well-written, and a pure JOY to read. I have been familiar since childhood with all of Beatrix Potter's books, her home, her biography, have visited her farms in the UK, and own first editions of the actual Tales and the accompanying figurines. The Cottage Tales by Albert complement these books perfectly in every way. Susan Wittig Albert has struck the perfect tone in creating this magical and satisfying series. The animals are so fun! The characters speak the dialects so well. Everything is PERFECT. I love these three books and am recommending them to everyone I know. I cannot wait to see the new one!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
I have fallen in love with this series written by Susan Wittig Albert. She not only tickles my funnybone but draws upon my sense of whimsy. What a great read!
Published 4 months ago by Elaine C. Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars Endearing
If you are familiar with the life of Beatrix Potter, Susan Wittig Albert's creation of characters who might have been in her life is plausible and endearing. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Valera B. Walters

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming
I have been taken back to a simpler time with these books and I am enjoying them completely. They make me feel like a little girl again who believed in talking animals and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by E. M. Petersen

5.0 out of 5 stars the tale of holly how
I really enjoy these books by susan wittig albert, with beatrix potter as the main character. Great reading for any age. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mary Ann Schreck

5.0 out of 5 stars A magical appeal
If you do not have the wherewithal to visit the Lake Country in England this year, The Tale of Holly How will bring you the breezes, the sky, the hills [or hows], the people and... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Story Circle Book Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Not your average cozy
A great installment in the Beatrix Potter mystery series, although I felt it had a more serious and slightly darker undertone that the first book (The Tale of Hilltop Farm)... Read more
Published on September 12, 2007 by Bookworm

4.0 out of 5 stars It's all about children ...
The Tale of Holly How starts with Beatrix Potter's return to Near Sawrey in July of 1906. Mr. Biddle is supposed to be working on the new addition to Hill Top Farm's house so that... Read more
Published on September 4, 2007 by Gayle Surrette

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful and Imaginative
This is a highly readable book that weaves in and out between the human and animal world. It will appeal to animal lovers and those who relate to the idea of animals talking among... Read more
Published on May 15, 2007 by Breena Teagan

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this one also
I love all the books in this series. Wish she would write faster.
Published on March 4, 2007 by Gloria K. Derby

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Cozy Mystery
I just finished this book. I think I liked it better than the first one, but maybe I just got used to the style of it. Read more
Published on September 8, 2006 by Michelle Fidler

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