The Fairacre Festival

Discover these "novels about the gentle rhythms of English village life," as a community bands together to save their beloved local church (
The New York Times).


The first day of October brought an unheralded and violent storm, which whipped through the quiet English village of Fairacre, blowing down trees and telephone poles-and, worst of all, damaging the roof of St. Patrick's church.







The inhabitants of tiny Fairacre can't imagine how they'll be able to afford the repairs, until Mr. Willet suggests a fundraising festival. Preparations for a food sale, concert, school play, and gigantic Christmas bazaar are soon made-but will they be enough?







With her customary humor and grace, Miss Read recounts a story of catastrophe and courage.







"If you've ever enjoyed a visit to Mitford, you'll relish a visit to Fairacre." -Jan Karon







"Miss Read reminds us of what is really important. And if we can't live in her world, it's certainly a comforting place to visit." -
USA Today