God Is an Englishman (The Swann Family Saga: Volume 1)

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Delderfield died at his home, then called Dove Cottage, in Sidmouth of lung cancer, and was survived by his widow, the former May Evans, whom he married in 1936. They had a son and a daughter. [5] A brother, Eric (1909–95) survived him and wrote several books on the history of England's West Country. [6] Early 20th century social history as a subject of his writing [ edit ]

He could not be sure whether his presence brought any real comfort but it must have eased Briarley's inner tensions to some extent for presently he said, 'I didn't see a great deal of him, sir. When I was a kid he was mostly in India or Ireland. He came here once, on leave. Last autumn, it was. We… we sat here for a bit, waiting for the school boneshaker to take him to the station.'

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The novels are concerned with the portrayal 'ordinary, decent folk', striving to 'get on' and become a success, whilst remaining true to themselves and their values. These values include patriotism, decency, integrity, thrift, industriousness, success gained through service and hard work. The novels, now described as 'old fashioned', celebrate English history, humanity, and liberalism while demonstrating little patience with entrenched class differences and snobbery." On a scouting expedition, he meets Henrietta, the daughter of a small town mill owner. She is driven by a desire to escape and she finds it with Swann. The novel is about the rise of his business and the development of their romance.

Horne, Donald (5 May 2005). "Australian identity: Donald Horne". Late Night Live (Interview: audio). Interviewed by Phillip Adams. Australia: ABC Radio National. Giles, the family intellectual; and George, who succumbs to the charms of his German landlady but marries a pretty young Austrian who brings him an embryo motor car as her dowry. I found this author’s female characters to be so well written.....the author seemed to have an understanding of, and an empathy for the female condition.

He sees that the ever growing railway network has put those offering more traditional ways of moving goods around the country out of business, leaving gaps in the market that his well organised and innovative approach to business can fill.