--- product_id: 33618372 title: "Lark Rise to Candleford: A Trilogy" price: "€ 60.03" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/33618372-lark-rise-to-candleford-a-trilogy store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Lark Rise to Candleford: A Trilogy **Price:** € 60.03 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lark Rise to Candleford: A Trilogy - **How much does it cost?** € 60.03 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/33618372-lark-rise-to-candleford-a-trilogy) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Three classics of English rural life that follow the growth of a young country girl at the turn of the twentieth century. This collection gathers, together in one volume, Lark Rise (1939), Over to Candleford (1941), and Candleford Green (1943). The quintessential portrayal of English country life, these stories follow the growth of Laura Timmins and three closely-related Oxfordshire communities – a hamlet, a village, and a town – along with the memorable cast of characters who live there. It is also a drama of great societal change as a quiet, close-knit and peaceful rural culture, ruled by the seasons, begins to join the modern world. The basis for BBC film adaptations, The New York Times called this, “Flora Thompson’s great memoir of her Oxfordshire girlhood. The richness of the language, the lingering over detail and incident creates a haunting classic.” Keenly observed and beautifully told, Lark Rise to Candleford is an extraordinary mix of fiction and memoir for lovers of literature and exquisite insights into the lives, and times, of others. Review: fascinating look into a vanished world - I loved this and hated to see it end. Well written second person autobiographical “novel” of 1890 country life in England. Review: Delightful view of British country life - I have completed the first book in the trilogy, and though I agree with another reviewer that it has the same kind of feel as the "Little House on the Prairie" and "Anne of Green Gables" series' (all of which I love), I don't think I would put this in the same age range as either. The "Little House" series was something my friends and I read starting in elementary school, and my daughters did the same. The "Anne" books were more junior high to high school, and we have enjoyed them as adults as well. Though Thompson's books have the same rural, homey feel to them, I think the lack of an ever-present storyline would make them less appealing to the average youth today who is used to instant gratification and constant entertainment (I know I am generalizing). I'm sure there are some youth that would love them, but they are much more an insightful, descriptive look at country life with stories scattered here and there and I believe they will appeal more to adults. I find them fascinating and I think the people who used these books as a basis for the PBS series have done a brilliant job of creating a consistent storyline from the threads of narrative Thompson has woven together. If you have watched the series and loved it, don't approach the books as "the script" for what you have seen. View it more as background material and enjoy a deeper look into what made the people who they are. If you have read the books and are just considering seeing the series, don't expect to see what you have read. They are both wonderful examples of their own art form. Let each stand alone and appreciate them for what they are. ETA: I have now completed the book and have seen all four seasons of the PBS series. I love them both, but would still caution people not to expect the movies to be an exact visual portrayal of the books. I admit that I am one who has been upset at times when I have seen a movie "based on" a classic book that has taken great liberties in their portrayal and completely changed characters who are critical to the storyline. However, I had not read these books before seeing the first three seasons of the PBS series, so the show was my introduction to the stories and characters. I still thoroughly enjoyed the books and thought it was fun to see what had inspired many of the stories in the TV series. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #130,684 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,071 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #1,584 in Classic Literature & Fiction #7,757 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 594 Reviews | ## Images ![Lark Rise to Candleford: A Trilogy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91f-9i7fy7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ fascinating look into a vanished world *by E***H on April 30, 2026* I loved this and hated to see it end. Well written second person autobiographical “novel” of 1890 country life in England. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delightful view of British country life *by J***N on January 12, 2011* I have completed the first book in the trilogy, and though I agree with another reviewer that it has the same kind of feel as the "Little House on the Prairie" and "Anne of Green Gables" series' (all of which I love), I don't think I would put this in the same age range as either. The "Little House" series was something my friends and I read starting in elementary school, and my daughters did the same. The "Anne" books were more junior high to high school, and we have enjoyed them as adults as well. Though Thompson's books have the same rural, homey feel to them, I think the lack of an ever-present storyline would make them less appealing to the average youth today who is used to instant gratification and constant entertainment (I know I am generalizing). I'm sure there are some youth that would love them, but they are much more an insightful, descriptive look at country life with stories scattered here and there and I believe they will appeal more to adults. I find them fascinating and I think the people who used these books as a basis for the PBS series have done a brilliant job of creating a consistent storyline from the threads of narrative Thompson has woven together. If you have watched the series and loved it, don't approach the books as "the script" for what you have seen. View it more as background material and enjoy a deeper look into what made the people who they are. If you have read the books and are just considering seeing the series, don't expect to see what you have read. They are both wonderful examples of their own art form. Let each stand alone and appreciate them for what they are. ETA: I have now completed the book and have seen all four seasons of the PBS series. I love them both, but would still caution people not to expect the movies to be an exact visual portrayal of the books. I admit that I am one who has been upset at times when I have seen a movie "based on" a classic book that has taken great liberties in their portrayal and completely changed characters who are critical to the storyline. However, I had not read these books before seeing the first three seasons of the PBS series, so the show was my introduction to the stories and characters. I still thoroughly enjoyed the books and thought it was fun to see what had inspired many of the stories in the TV series. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delightful and insightful look at rural England in the 19th century *by H***T on June 27, 2011* I purchased this book after viewing the entire TV series (which I love) of the same name. As pointed out by other reviewers, the book does not have a plot and is basically a series of essays describing everyday life in Lark Rise, Candleford and Candleford Green. To a modern reader, the characters in the book may seem to suffer from abject poverty, which was true in some cases, but in the 19th century it was the way of life. People adapted and even flourished (according to Thompson's descriptions) in the midst of that poverty. For example, Thompson pointed out that the poor residents of Lark Rise enjoyed excellent health and strong teeth, even though their diet (lard spread on pieces of bread) would horrify today's nutritional "experts" and they cleaned their teeth with salt on a cloth. Despite the hardships, the people enjoyed their rare leisure times and appreciated the simplest things in life. It was very refreshing to reflect on a time when life was not so complicated. WARNING: to those of you who (like me) belong to a race of darker complexion people, please be advised that the "n" word is in the novel and there are two minor (seemingly derogatory) references to dark-skinned people. Please don't let these references keep you from reading this excellent book. I don't believe the references were malicious but just a part of the culture of that day. I was not offended by them. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/33618372-lark-rise-to-candleford-a-trilogy](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/33618372-lark-rise-to-candleford-a-trilogy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-09-12*