![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() While some infuriated townsfolk begin a witch hunt for the slanderous "John Smith," others, including Barbara herself, take the suggestions of the story as an opportunity to embark on new adventures in this humorous tale of fiction becoming fact. Unfortunately Barbara does such a good job of describing her neighbors that they quickly recognize themselves. Rather than writing the lives of her neighbors exactly, Barbara allows each character to do what she believes they secretly wish to do. Due to a dwindling income, she decides to write a book to try to earn some extra money. In Miss Buncle’s Book, Barbara Buncle is a single lady in her thirties. Her books were best-sellers in their time and continue to be read widely today. ![]() Deciding that her only option is to write a book, but feeling herself to be sadly lacking in imagination, Barabara writes about her neighbors in the small town of Silverstream- first assuming the pseudonym of John Smith and politely changing the names of all who are mentioned in her tale. Stevenson was a Scottish writer who lived from 1892-1973. Barbara Buncle is a naive single woman of a certain age who must suddenly find a way to make a living for herself. They are charming tales that any fan of Austen or Gaskell would likely appreciate. If so, the Miss Buncle books would be the place to start. Here's hoping BBC makes a miniseries from the wonderful works of D.E. ![]()
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