'Shepherds Abiding' is a pleasant book for anyone who has read and liked the other Mitford books. But it doesn't really stand well alone. It's very much a sequel, even a Christmas special, continuing the many subplots and day-to-day lives of the various residents of the village.
This book focuses on Father Tim discovering a new talent, which he is thrilled by, as he slowly restores a tatty old set of nativity figures. He is doing this as a surprise Christmas present for his wife Cynthia.
The book is gentle and enjoyable, without any great excitement. I do occasionally find the dialect of some of the villagers a bit difficult to read, but it's not a huge problem.
Only really recommended if you're already a Mitford fan - in which case this makes a pleasant addition to your bookshelves.
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