National Velvet
Enid Bagnold
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars
4.07
· 27 ratings · 321 pages · Published: 1935
Richly atmospheric of rural life in England between the World Wars, National Velvet has enchanted generations of readers since its 1935 debut. The heroine's grit and determination, backed by the support of her eccentric and loving family, offer an inspiring example of the struggles and rewards of following a dream.
"The book is one that horse lovers of every age cannot fail to enjoy."--"The New York Times"
"Humorous, charming, National Velvet is a little masterpiece."--"Time"
"Put on your not-to-be-missed list."--"The New Yorker"
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