Review: Master Storytelling
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 21, 2013
This is the second book in the Batch Magna series, Sir Humphrey of Batch Hall. Preceding it is `The Cuckoos of Batch Magna' which I was honored to have read prior to this installment. In the `Cuckoos' installment, the 8th baronet dies. Humphrey, a short-order cook from the US, turned out to be 9th baronet. He ends up with property plus romance.As Humphrey's story continues on in Batch Magna, he's set to marry Clem albeit with some financial difficulties. Humphrey proves to be not the sharpest knife in the drawer by trying to buy Tower Bridge. Luckily, the salesman has no rights to sell it which works well because Humphrey didn't have the money anyway.  Cutterbach Wood is their only hope for a bright future. This, brings some drama into the couple's life when `badger baiters' are caught poaching in the Wood. However, when more disaster strikes the estate's wildlife, poor Humphrey & Clem must come to grips with the probability of having to sell.Miss Wyndham rides to the rescue not on a white horse, but on the 49 bus! We're told of her antics & misfortunes in her attempts to save the day. In Batch Magna, it seems, no day is ever just another day. There is always drama of the fun sort, family, & friends to keep folks on their toes.As you journey with the folks of this fabulous town, you will grow to love them as if you have known them for generations. Peter Maughan has proven himself a master storyteller. `The Cuckoos of Batch Magna' was proof of that & he continues to grace the pages of his books with eloquence & magic. These are sure to become favorites of literary fans of any genre.Each of his characters is so profoundly unique that they will most likely bring to mind someone in the readers' own families. That was certainly the case for me as well. Setting or more specifically Batch Magna is a character itself. In a way, it is the main character in the series, seemingly having its own personality.If you've yet to be blessed enough to read one of Peter Maughan's novels, than there's no time like the present! Personally, I recommend purchasing `Cuckoos' plus `Sir Humphrey'. Once you read one, you'll have to read the next! As is customary for Peter's work, `Sir Humphrey' is a five star novel!I received an eBook copy in exchange for an honest review. ALL opinions are mine. Please visit your favorite retailer to purchase your own copies (you won't be sorry) or use the buy links added below.