*Children’s Books: One of the most evocative children’s authors, Monica Edwards wrote her children’s novels between 1947-1969 and produced just over a novel per year, so there is a substantial body of work, divided between two series: Romney Marsh (Kent/East Sussex) and Punchbowl Farm (Surrey). Children’s adventures in nostalgic settings with a lot of horsey themes, these are superbly crafted gems which appeal to women of a Certain Age (those I know are fervently passionate about them). Not the easiest author to collect (they are rare and highly prized), but those so inclined will find tracking them down most rewarding. This week we’re adding a paperback version of The White Riders, from her Romney Marsh series, a face-paced adventure of life on the marshes with the marsh horses.
PICTURED:
MONICA EDWARDS: THE WHITE RIDERS Puffin 1961 2nd UK PB VG £15
Geoffrey Whittam illustrations. Slight edge rubbing, small crease at bottom right corner cover