He was the author of fifteen novels, of which miss hargreaves was the most successful. Buy miss hargreaves by frank baker from waterstones today. Read miss hargreaves a novel by frank baker available from rakuten kobo. Buy miss hargreaves the bloomsbury group by baker, frank isbn. Front board with small about 1 inch bleached portion at head, the number 5 stamped on head, jacket chipped at head and heel of spine panel and at extremities, about a one inch tear at upper. Jan 30, 2018 my reading sortofresolution to read more of the books that have been on my shelves for years and years continues apace with frank bakers 1936 novel the birds. It is a comic fantasy in which a fictional character comes to life. Miss hargreaves by frank baker 2009, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. From 1924 to 1929, baker worked as a marine insurance clerk in the city of london, an experience that he later fictionalized in the birds 1936. My reading sortofresolution to read more of the books that have been on my shelves for years and years continues apace with frank bakers 1936 novel the birds. An endlessly surprising fairy tale from the 1930s, introducing an unforgettable heroine and a story that shows that anything is possible with a little imagination. This is a repackaging of a novel first published in 1940 by lesserknown author frank baker. Miss hargreaves frank baker by stellashipley issuu.
Miss hargreaves by frank baker 2009, paperback the bloomsbury group. Miss hargreaves is a wonderful creation and her various incarnations are amusing and touching. Miss hargreaves npr coverage of miss hargreaves by frank baker. To have seen margaret rutherford play her on stage and screen. Lee miss hargreaves a novel por frank baker disponible en rakuten kobo. Miss hargreaves, by frank baker the british fantasy society. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
It was his second novel, and his third was my muchadored miss hargreaves would this finally be the novel that lived up to miss h, after many swings and misses from baker. Frank baker was born in london in 1908 and trained as a musician. Miss hargreaves is part of the bloomsbury group, a new library of books from the early twentiethcentury chosen by readers for readers. Soon afterwards, the story turned full circle, when dave hewson and i collaborated on writing a show with music based on edward lears life and poetry. Few books have this power over me anymore, but frank bakers supernatural fantasy miss hargreaves is one of those rare books that allowed. Or maggie smith to play her now she would be perfect. The silly, harmless, game turns out not to be such, when she arrives on their doorstep, in buckinghamshire, exactly as he imagined her. Hargreaves, they are inspired to write to their fictional friend. Having met miss hargreaves, you wont want to be long out of her company frank baker s novel is witty, joyful, and moving but above all an extraordinary work of the imagination simon thomas, stuckinabook.
Miss hargreaves is a most marvellous creation, but frank baker doesnt merely confine himself to one superb creation, this is a novel packed with quirky, memorable characters. Having met miss hargreaves, you wont want to be long out of her company frank bakers novel is witty, joyful, and moving but. This one has been on the wanttoread list for many years. Miss hargreaves by frank baker overdrive rakuten overdrive. Francis baker 22 may 1908 1982 was a british author of novels and short stories, mainly on fantastic or supernatural themes. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Frank baker, born in london in 1908, was a musician, actor, and novelist. It is an inspired idea and in the hands of e f benson, edward garnett or t f powys it could have been an excellent comedy, supernatural story or religious allegory respectively. Browse frank bakers bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
Miss hargreaves was broadcast on 21 october 1989 and at long last i was able to repay a little of my indebtedness to frank baker. Miss hargreaves jacksonhinds library system overdrive. For this weeks forgotten book im digging through my reading logs for something that is an alltime favorite book a reading experience that was not only satisfying on multiple levels but also transformative. To be honest its a disappointment and isnt in the same league as tartaruss previous publications that include works by machen, shiel and lindsay. I still havent quite broken free from the childhood rule that i shouldnt buy books that i have already read. Miss hargreaves is part of the bloombury groups set of reprinted early 20thcentury british novels that have disappeared and been swept aside into the dustbin of history. When norman huntley and henry beddow, sheltering from the rain in. He seems to have inherited a love of music from his grandfather who played the organ at alexandra palace. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. In 1939, somewhere in ulster, miss hargreaves crossed his path and influenced his fortunes. If you buy the book using that link, i will receive a small commission from the sale. Sep, 2009 frank baker has given her a voice so unmistakably hers, she is a unique creation and every word she says is a pleasure to read. It was his second novel, and his third was my muchadored miss hargreaves would this finally be the novel that lived up to miss h, after many swings and misses from bakers oeuvre.
Frank baker when norman huntley and his friend henry invent, on the spur of the moment, an 83yearold woman called miss hargreaves, they are inspired to post a letter to their new fictional friend. I abominate fuss miss hargreaves and me stuck in a book. Soon afterwards, the story turned full circle, when dave hewson and i collaborated on writing a show with music based on. A novel the bloomsbury group by baker, frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Miss hargreaves king county library system overdrive. Miss hargreaves, frank baker march 11, 2016 april 19, 2020 girl with her head in a book i sampled twice from the bloomsbury group. This was a good read definitely an interesting concept for a book and frank baker pulled it off very well. Miss hargreaves, frank baker girl with her head in a book. Baker s miss hargreaves 1940 was his most successful novel. Still, bakers most famous book remains the superb light fantasy miss hargreaves available from tartarus press. Reviews having met miss hargreaves, you wont want to be long out of her company frank bakers novel is witty, joyful, and moving but above all an extraordinary work of the imagination. This 1939 volume was a popular prewar novel displaying the dubious literary talents of organist, actor, bbc editor, and author frank behold a work of relentless mediocrity. Miss hargreaves, frank baker girl with her head in.
His bestknown works are his novels, the birds 1936 and miss hargreaves 1940, and his memoir, i follow but myself 1968. Buy a cheap copy of miss hargreaves book by frank baker. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. Reviews having met miss hargreaves, you wont want to be long out of her company frank bakers novel is witty, joyful, and moving but above all an extraordinary work of the imagination simon. Astonishing as it must seem, there exist people who refer to her as miss hargreeves. See all books authored by frank baker, including miss hargreaves, and the birds, and more on. In 1952 he adapted it as a stage play, which was produced in london at the royal court theatre club with dame margaret rutherford in the starring role in 1950. Miss hargreaves is part of the bloomsbury group, a new library of books from the early twentiethcentury chosen by. Frank baker books list of books by author frank baker. Miss hargreaves by frank baker published by bloomsbury publishing on july 1st 2011 pages. When, on the spur of a moment, norman huntley and his friend henry invent an. He was educated at winchester cathedral school, where he enjoyed singing in cathedral choir. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
When norman huntley, and his friend, henry, invent an 83 year old woman, called mrs. Miss hargreaves frank baker the correct pronunciation of her name is, of course, hargrayves. When i started to notice these bloomsbury group books appearing on other blogs, i knew i wouldnt be able to resist reading them too. In 1938, after changing from one village organ to another, he was received into the catholic church and consequently abandoned the anglican console. Best sellers todays deals new releases books electronics gift ideas home customer service computers. This was one of the first books i mentioned when i joined the doves in our previous incarnation back in 2004, and its fair to say that ive mentioned it a few times since. Frank baker has given her a voice so unmistakably hers, she is a unique creation and every word she says is a pleasure to read. When, on the spur of a moment, norman huntley and his friend henry. Miss hargreaves the bloomsbury group by frank baker for. Dec 22, 2009 frank baker, born in london in 1908, was a musician, actor, and novelist. Miss hargreaves frank baker from ray russells supernatural fiction database. The protagonist of the novel along with his best friend make up a character named miss hargreaves and create her entire world to impress a gentleman that they meet while on holiday in england. In frank bakers hands it does not quite become any of them. Written in 1940 and set in england, a college age man named norman and his friend henry invent an eccentric old lady to explain their presence to a sexton in an old irish church where they shouldnt be.