First published in 1933, Angela Thirkell's High Rising is a witty social comedy and the foundational novel of her 29-book Barsetshire series. The story focuses on Laura Morland, a pragmatic widow navigating the eccentricities of the English country gentry, combining sharp satire with lighthearted escapism. For more details, visit The Book Satchel . High Rising by Angela Thirkell - She Reads Novels