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An einem verregneten Sonntag im Januar trifft die kürzlich verwitwete Mrs Palfrey im Claremont ein, wo sie den Rest ihres Lebens verbringen soll. Ihre Mitbewohner – herrlich exzentrisch und unendlich neugierig – leben von Krümeln der Zuneigung und Schnipseln von Klatsch und Tratsch. Gemeinsam wehren sie, dank der berühmten britisch steifen Oberlippe, ihre größten Feinde ab: die Langeweile und den Tod.Eines Tages schließt Mrs Palfrey unerwartet Freundschaft mit dem mittellosen jungen Schriftsteller Ludo, der sie als Vorbild für seinen Roman verwendet. »Eine großartige Autorin – das fehlende Bindeglied zwischen Jane Austen und John Updike.«Daniel Baddiel, The Independent

Camp Forrest was a World War II induction, training and prisoner of war facility in Tullahoma. The self-sustained city was home to seventy thousand soldiers and about twelve thousand civilian employees. In 1943, the base accepted and housed German and Italian POWs. After the war ended, the base was decommissioned and dismantled. The legacy of the facility at home and abroad is still evident today. The memories of those who lived, worked, trained and grew up during this time of sacrifice and war recount a time the world has not seen since. Author Elizabeth Taylor uses numerous personal interviews, newspaper articles, diaries and biographies to tell the stories of those who lived through the era.

The book offers a faithful reprint of the 1869 edition, exploring the rich tales, traditions, and history of the Braemar Highlands. It delves into the local folklore and cultural heritage, providing insights into the region's past and its significance. This edition preserves the original content, making it a valuable resource for those interested in Scottish history and the unique narratives of the Braemar area.

The book delves into the history of Camp Forrest, a significant military facility in Tennessee during World War II. Initially a training site for over 70,000 soldiers, it evolved into one of the first civilian internment camps for enemy aliens in the U.S. and later became a POW camp for German and Italian soldiers. Following the war, the camp was decommissioned in 1946 and transformed into the Arnold Engineering Development Complex in 1951. The narrative captures the impact of global conflict on American society, illustrated through historical images of the site.

Featuring a faithful reproduction of the 1873 original, this novel offers readers a glimpse into the past with its high-quality text and historical context. The story, rich in themes and character exploration, invites readers to engage with the narrative as it was intended in its time, preserving the essence of the author's vision.

Mossy Trotter is the only book for children by Elizabeth Taylor, a writer who is increasingly recognised as one of the best writers of the twentieth century.