Miss Buncle's Book - by D E Stevenson (Paperback)

About the Book

"First published in 1936 by Herbert Jenkins Ltd. Previously published in the UK in 2010 by Persephone Books Ltd."

Book Synopsis

Can one quiet woman's imagination shake an entire village? In this delightful classic of British fiction, the pen truly is mightier than the gossip.

Originally published in 1934 and newly embraced by modern readers, Miss Buncle's Book is a timeless novel of quiet rebellion, unexpected transformation, and the magic of seeing--and being seen. Beloved for its dry humor, unforgettable cast, and loving satire of village life, it's perfect for fans of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, The Enchanted April, and Barbara Pym.

Barbara Buncle--a respectable spinster with dwindling savings--decides to write a novel for extra income. With no imagination (or so she thinks), she turns to what she knows best: her sleepy village of Silverstream. But when her fictional town bears more than a passing resemblance to real life, the neighbors take notice--and not kindly.

What begins as a whimsical experiment becomes a spark that transforms the entire community. And as fiction and reality blur, Barbara must decide whether a book can truly change her world--or just her place in it.

Full of cozy village charm, sly wit, and a quietly subversive heroine, this novel-within-a-novel is a celebration of the transformative power of storytelling.

Praise for Miss Buncle's Book:

"Delightful, charming, warm, cosy..." -- She Reads Novels

"This vintage book, which was written in the 1930's, is an absolute charmer, like its main character." -- book addiction

"If you want to read a cute/funny, charmingly delightful book, pick up Miss Buncle's Book and devote an afternoon to reading. You will finish this book in that afternoon!" -- Book Lovers Paradise

Review Quotes

" It is a sweet story that I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys light, cozy reads." -- The Book Garden

" It's the literary equivalent of a nice cup of tea and a sit down - just what you want after a hard day at work. Or, in my case, a hard day sunbathing." -- Book Snob

" This vintage book, which was written in the 1930's, is an absolute charmer, like its main character." -- book addiction

"Miss Buncle's Book is a light-hearted, very English cosy type of story with a lovely old-fashioned feel to it ..... just right for those times you need to take a break from serious reading or want only to put your feet up with a cup of tea and relax." -- Tell Me a Story

"Miss Buncle's Book was a charming and funny book with a unique plot. Lot of shenanigans ensue that will crack you up." -- Christy's Books

"Delightful, charming, warm, cosy - those are the type of words I would use to describe Miss Buncle's Book. " -- She Reads Novels

"Hopefully these new editions will open Stevenson's books to a whole new audience. They deserve it! " -- A Lovely Shore Breeze

"I highly recommend this for readers of sweet romances. But I also recommend it for those who would like a change of pace, are looking for something light and amusing, or find appealing the promise of a book that has the charm of vintage photographs and the comfort of a hug." -- Just Janga

"I read somewhere that this book was described as a "cosy" read and I think that is the perfect word to use for Miss Buncle's Book. It is a cosy fun lighthearted book where nothing happens and yet everything seems to change. " -- Paperback Dolls

"I smiled, I giggled, I laughed out loud, I tsk'd tsk'd at some of the characters' antics but most of all I loved the book! I can't wait to read another" -- Pudgy Penguin Perusals

"I stayed up until 1 am reading this one because I couldn't stand to put it down, not because it was so gripping but because it was so irresistibly funny and I had to know what was going to become of all of them." -- Glass of Fancy

"If you like "Miss Pettigrew" or gentle books about bygone times which were actually written in those times and which take their time to set up the action, then this might be for you. Watch as Barbara Buncle blossoms and finds within herself the strength that's always been there, just waiting for its chance. RECOMMENDED READ " -- Dear Author

"If you like a cozy warm caricature of life, try this sweet, easy story!" -- Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf

"If you own this one and haven't yet read it (Darlene I am looking at you), it is time to take it off the shelf and get to it. " -- My Porch

"If you want to read a cute/funny, charmingly delightful book, pick up Miss Buncle's Book and devote an afternoon to reading. You will finish this book in that afternoon!" -- Book Lovers Paradise

"Miss Buncle's Book is total escapism. Sometimes that's just what you're looking for." -- Alex In Leeds

"People who enjoy the humor of The Help by Kathryn Stockett or those who enjoy a look at a small town community, such as that in the much older Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell, may also enjoy this book." -- Rebecca Reads

"Pour your tea and settle in because, from the opening pages, you'll be drawn into this small village, set somewhere in England, sometime between the wars. You'll probably stay the night. You'll definitely want a sweater. Because this book is hard to put down--and, despite what Miss Buncle may say, it is truly, truly imaginative." -- History Undressed

"Recommended as a cosy, comfortable and old-fashioned read." -- Good Reading Guide

"So thank heavens for Miss's Buncle Book: a darling little tome that pulled me gently out a literary funk called what is the world coming to and reminded me that once upon a time authors like D.E.Stevenson created stories designed to cheer our socks off, merrily leaving our knickers intact and thrilling us with the merest of chaste kisses between the middle-aged lonely hearts of a village called Silverstream." -- Brocante Home

"This was my first story by D.E. Stevenson and I wasn't disappointed. This story goes to show that real life can be mirrored from a story and become art." -- Luxury Reading

"Thoroughly pleasant" -- Shelf Love