The nutmeg tree is set, for the most part, in a rented country home, outside aix les bains, france. Sharp wrote twentysix novels, three of which britannia mews, cluny brown, and the nutmeg tree were made into feature films, and fourteen childrens books, including the rescuers, which was adapted into two disney animated films. Her best known work is the rescuers series about a mouse named miss bianca, which was later adapted in two animated feature films the rescuers and the rescuers down under by disney. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the nutmeg tree. Jane from fleur fisher reads recommended margery sharp, as an author who should be read by more people. I saw cluny brown cute in its own way but not nearly as good as the book and the movie version of the nutmeg tree is a very sad representation of the book, even though the actoractresses in it are top notch. Set in 1930s france, margery sharps witty, warmhearted novel tells the story of a freespirited mother who is reunited with. Set in 1930s france, margery sharps witty, warmhearted novel tells the story of a freespirited mother who is reunited with her. In 1930s france, a freespirited mother undertakes to derail her very proper daughters engagement. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Adelaide, the heroine of this novel, is a prototypical margery sharp creation. May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc. Read the nutmeg tree a novel by margery sharp available from rakuten kobo. Laraine, you are among the few who have even seen these movie adaptations of margery sharps novels.
The nutmeg tree by margery sharp is a delightful character sketch of julia, a vivacious nolongeryoung woman who lives by her wits and luck. She joins julia in the nutmeg tree, and the eponymous cluny brown as a young woman in charge of her own destiny, yet not without bumps along the way. This book will appeal to fans of persephone books, and i hope that one day they reprint one of her books as margery sharp does deserve to be. I struggled to find any of her books as they are now out of print, but then i struck gold and found three all together. Following is a thorough and insightful description of this midcentury tale that contemporary readers would do well to. The nutmeg tree, for margery sharp day julia, by marriage mrs. May 06, 2014 the nutmeg tree was first published in 1937. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Julia, by marriage mrs packett, by courtesy mrs macdermot is the central character of three strongly delineated women, in margery sharps delightful the nutmeg tree. Margery sharp 19051991 is renowned for her sparkling wit and insight into human nature, which are liberally displayed in her critically acclaimed social comedies of class and manners. Four charming, witty novelsincluding the nutmeg treefrom the highly gifted new york timesbestselling author of cluny brown the new yorker. Click to read more about the nutmeg tree by margery sharp.
The purpose of the visit is to see that she does not marry a charming wastrel, whom julia unfortunately. It is probably the first of margery sharps novels that made her work a commercial success. The nutmeg tree by margery sharp overdrive rakuten. In 1940 her seventh novel, the nutmeg tree, was adapted into a broadway play, the lady in waiting. Originally published in 1937, the book has been reissued in ebook form with some of sharp s other novels. Buy the nutmeg tree by margery sharp online at alibris. The nutmeg tree is one of the easier margery sharps to find, and it is deliciously funny, very witty, and comes with bonus interesting though mostly happy ending.
In 1930s france, a freespirited mother undertakes to derail her very proper daughters engagement julia packett has bar. Set in 1930s france, margery sharps witty, warmhearted novel tells the story of a freespirited mother who is reunited with her very proper. Or, as julia describes her later in the book, a prig. The nutmeg tree mass market paperback published 1942 by pocket books, inc.
The author margery sharp in 1938, pictured as she arrived in new york from. Discover book depositorys huge selection of margery sharp books online. Clara margery melita sharp 25 january 1905 14 march 1991 was an english author of 25 novels for adults, 14 childrens novels, four plays, two mysteries, and numerous short stories. And so it is with the two sets of lovers in british author margery sharp s novel, the nutmeg tree. The nutmeg tree by margery sharp and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Publication date 1937 publisher boston, little, brown and co. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The nutmeg tree margery sharp farm lane books blog. In 1930s france, a freespirited mother undertakes to derail. Her story is intriguing, but her personality and her thoughts which we are privy to are so lively and entertaining that i promise youll be looking for a continuation.
The nutmeg tree ebook by margery sharp rakuten kobo. Nov 17, 2009 jane from fleur fisher reads recommended margery sharp, as an author who should be read by more people. Apr 12, 2018 for years, hunting margery sharp novels has been my private sport. It was a lovely, light entertaining read the perfect antidote. Britannia mews by margery sharp 1946 literaryladiesguide. Born in yorkshire, england, sharp wrote pieces for punch magazine after attending college and art school. For years, hunting margery sharp novels has been my private sport. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.
Ive always been a huge fan of books written in the twenties, thirties, and forties so it was an easy sell. It is a marvelous piece of storytelling that also happens to be extremely funny. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The nutmeg tree january 25, 2016 one of the things i love about book blogging is being introduced to authors i would otherwise never have thought about reading. Originally published in 1937, the book has been reissued in ebook form with some of sharps other novels. Buy a cheap copy of the nutmeg tree book by margery sharp. Margery sharp january 25, 1905 march 25, 1991, born clara margery melita sharp in salisbury, england, was a prolific british author. And if i find a novel, i buy it, even if i already have a copy. Though she wrote numerous books many in the comic novel genre, her most enduring work is the rescuers series for children, two of which were adapted into animated disney films after completing a varied education in arts and languages, margery started.
An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Jan 25, 2016 the nutmeg tree, for margery sharp day julia, by marriage mrs. Written by margery sharp, audiobook narrated by anna parkernaples. The nutmeg tree 1937 this was made into a hollywood movie, julia. Margery sharp has featured before her terrific book the eye of love is a great favourite, and this valentines day nonmakeover picture always raises a smile. And even though the opening scene does set the stage for the nutmeg tree, this delightful novel first published in 1937 offers so much more. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. Margery sharp is renowned for her sparkling wit and insight into human nature, both of which are liberally displayed in her critically acclaimed social comedies of class and manners. When susan packett falls in love, she sends for her unconventional mother out of the blue. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Born in yorkshire, england, she wrote pieces for punch. She went on to write a series of nine books in the rescuers series, and.
Margery sharp books list of books by author margery sharp. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Clara margery melita sharp 25 january 1905 14 march 1991 was an english author of 25. The nutmeg tree was first published in 1937 and was probably the 1930s version of chicklit on its release. Set in 1930s france, margery sharps witty, warmhearted novel tell. The margery sharp collection volume one on apple books. And so it is with the two sets of lovers in british author margery sharps novel, the nutmeg tree.
Macdermot, lay in her bath singing the marseillaise. In 1930s france, a freespirited mother undertakes to derail her very. This is perfectly delightful reading, original, subtle, and consistently entertaining. In 1948 the book was adapted into the hollywood film julia misbehaves, starring greer garson and walter pidgeon.