tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post3082222685353004840..comments2024-03-07T03:01:03.672-05:00Comments on roses over a cottage door: Mrs Miniver by Jan StrutherDarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-70059745022483196532011-12-22T00:21:58.229-05:002011-12-22T00:21:58.229-05:00There was an excerpt of this in the WWII short sto...There was an excerpt of this in the WWII short story collection, Wave Her Goodbye. I've always meant to pick up the actual book. It's already in the queue of course.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415242678720695754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-17344547374575441462011-12-17T23:37:29.946-05:002011-12-17T23:37:29.946-05:00There is a kind of sequel, Try Anything Twice. I r...There is a kind of sequel, Try Anything Twice. I read it a long time ago but it was published by Virago in 1990 with another Greer Garson picture on the cover & it's more articles by Struther so I'm sure there would be more Miniver amongst them. I do love that description of tea although it's not quite the same when we're setting the fire & making the tea, is it?!lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-79124530278470382862011-12-16T07:04:31.830-05:002011-12-16T07:04:31.830-05:00Thomas, Lucky you, old hardbacks are beautiful! W...Thomas, Lucky you, old hardbacks are beautiful! When you're in the mood for something sentimental head straight to your shelves for this one and settle in to that gorgeous library chair of yours.<br /><br />Katrina, Definitely do! And thanks for stopping by.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-65320340425623261462011-12-15T17:52:20.254-05:002011-12-15T17:52:20.254-05:00Thanks, this is a book which I wouldn't have t...Thanks, this is a book which I wouldn't have thought of reading just because I've seen the film, but I'll be looking out for it now.Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138715309807238198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-83170204606240524662011-12-15T13:56:42.474-05:002011-12-15T13:56:42.474-05:00I got a really nice (and cheap) old hardcover edit...I got a really nice (and cheap) old hardcover edition of this recently. I really didn't know anything about it but a vague feeling that it was an old movie? Anyway I thought it might be up my alley so it is good to know that I may have guessed right.Thomas Hogglestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284352537015457974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-48695720128428152862011-12-14T07:32:23.036-05:002011-12-14T07:32:23.036-05:00Sunday Taylor, That does it then! Book Snob read ...Sunday Taylor, That does it then! Book Snob read All Passion Spent recently and wrote that I would love it and now your stamp of approval. The green Virago is languishing on my shelves so at some point in January I'll read it, thanks!<br /><br />StuckInABook, The pleasure was all mine!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-38123780918117332202011-12-13T19:26:57.075-05:002011-12-13T19:26:57.075-05:00Darlene! I just got your Christmas card - aren...Darlene! I just got your Christmas card - aren't you the sweetest? Thank you!StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-12841572837817408262011-12-13T18:57:54.057-05:002011-12-13T18:57:54.057-05:00Mrs. Miniver sounds wonderful. I will put it on m...Mrs. Miniver sounds wonderful. I will put it on my ever-growing list of books to read! I am just finishing All Passion Spent by Vita Sackville-West. I absolutely love it. I wonder if you have read this one.Sunday Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148090705938196599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-45460420647730831842011-12-13T14:37:26.787-05:002011-12-13T14:37:26.787-05:00Pam, Lovely of you to drop by! The sections on Ch...Pam, Lovely of you to drop by! The sections on Christmas or New Year are worth squeezing in while you have lunch. And I've brought the movie home from the library, it's been ages since I watched it.<br /><br />mary, Check with your local library. Mine had a copy so that's my evening all set!<br /><br />Kristina, This was a lovely surprise. It reminded me of Dorothy Whipple's short stories and how such a slim collection could provide the most amazing reading experience. Hope you find a copy!<br /><br />bookssnob, It's absolutely the most lovely reading and perfect for this time of year. And I have yet to be introduced to Trollope!<br /><br />Claire, Well do not let this wonderful book pass you by ever again! And read the introduction...I think it's the best one I've read for entertainment.<br /><br />StuckInABook, You are so right, it was definitely up my street! Mrs Miniver was just the thing to help me sober up from the vast quantities of whiskey in The Slaves of Solitude!<br /><br />Lisa, There you go and thanks to Simon wherever he is. Shame about missing out on that hardback but keep your eyes open, hopefully another one pops up soon.<br /><br />Audrey, Hahaha! All the best in your search!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-24094204472028883542011-12-12T21:08:55.158-05:002011-12-12T21:08:55.158-05:00Wow! This is one of my favorite movies but I did ...Wow! This is one of my favorite movies but I did not know about the book. I'm going to look for it RIGHT THIS MINUTE. Thanks, Darlene!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912114716426828436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-80234696911871297622011-12-12T20:51:02.415-05:002011-12-12T20:51:02.415-05:00Like Claire, I have also passed up copies, includi...Like Claire, I have also passed up copies, including a lovely hardback - and am also kicking myself. I was wondering how it would compare with The Provincial Lady, and then Simon answered that.Lisahttp://www.tbr313.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-5436019650472495382011-12-12T19:44:35.762-05:002011-12-12T19:44:35.762-05:00It's lovely, isn't it? I knew it would be...It's lovely, isn't it? I knew it would be right up your street. The film is great in an entirely different way. Mrs. Miniver can be a tiny bit too all-is-well for my liking (I prefer the Provincial Lady's gentle cynicism) but you can't beat it for comfort reading.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-69210135485086989582011-12-12T16:45:03.066-05:002011-12-12T16:45:03.066-05:00I've passed this by I don't know how many ...I've passed this by I don't know how many times in used bookstores, for no good reason. How I'm kicking myself now! I'm especially intrigued by the promise of humour - for some reason (ahem, the movie) I did not expect that but am delighted at the prospect.Claire (The Captive Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07430380065718826213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-75627892568919388732011-12-12T14:51:03.384-05:002011-12-12T14:51:03.384-05:00Oh Darlene! I have this on my shelf...it shall be ...Oh Darlene! I have this on my shelf...it shall be my next read once I've finished my Trollope?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-46001313157404202582011-12-12T12:22:35.368-05:002011-12-12T12:22:35.368-05:00Oh I must find a copy immediately! K xOh I must find a copy immediately! K xkristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892467118097087057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-86386887902906853702011-12-12T11:04:05.075-05:002011-12-12T11:04:05.075-05:00I know the book is so much better, but I'd sti...I know the book is so much better, but I'd still love to see the film again. It never seems to be on television.maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-81333096429595208702011-12-12T10:43:47.123-05:002011-12-12T10:43:47.123-05:00I love Mrs. Miniver. I enjoyed the movie but agre...I love Mrs. Miniver. I enjoyed the movie but agree that the book is better. It has quickly become a comfort read for me. I have several books on the go right now but you've given me the urge to pull it back off the shelf again!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12027335304911760059noreply@blogger.com