Review: Another rustic delight from Peter Maughan
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 31, 2013
"Sir Humphrey of Batch Hall" - (plus The Famous Cricket Match) is a novel in the 'Batch Magna' series by author Peter Maughan. This Kindle e-book was a 441 Kb download (approx. 233 printed pages) and sold for $4.87 at the time of writing this review.Please Note: the author provided me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.Some thoughts on "Sir Humphrey of Batch Hall"...Set in the countryside between England and Wales where the River Cluny meanders, ever changing the exact border that separates the two countries.This tale as with the others, follows the denizens of Batch Magna where life has an unhurried rural air and even today there are still hints of the 1950s and maybe, if you look carefully, even the 1600's. Where if you start off for somewhere it doesn't matter if you take a side diversion, or in fact, if you get to your destination at all, because no matter, there's always tomorrow. Life is simple  and unhurriedly goes on when you reside near the Cluny.This tale prominently features  Phineas, Humph, Clem and Miss Wyndham (and others)  in a series of rustic adventures that are more often as unbelievable as they are real. But no matter, because it's all in good fun and good fun is always an excuse for a 'jolly' (party) no matter how insignificant the occasion.Impression:The author has a way with words and how he uses them in the construction of his prose... his imagery is exquisite. Writing that is the equivalent of finding a perfect pair of old slippers... comfortable and just plain feels good to wear.If there was every a novel that fit Robert Burns' line, "Oh, to be in England, now that April's there", then this would be the book.As it is... 5 Stars.Ray Nicholsonraynicholsonsreviews@hotmail.com@ralannicholson