- “Cold Comfort Farm” by Stella Gibbons: Although fictional, this satirical novel is set in rural Sussex, with comical references to Herefordshire.
- “On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson: This heartwarming play tells the story of a retired couple spending their summers at a lakeside cottage in Herefordshire.
- “The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾” by Sue Townsend: While primarily set in Leicester, this beloved novel features the protagonist’s family moving to a house in Herefordshire.
- “A Pair of Blue Eyes” by Thomas Hardy: Although not solely set in Herefordshire, this Victorian novel includes scenes that take place in the county, beautifully describing the landscape.
- “The Earthly Paradise” by William Morris: A collection of narrative poems, some of which are set in Herefordshire, highlighting the area’s natural beauty.
- “Sleep in Peace Tonight” by James MacManus: This historical novel follows the events leading up to D-Day in Herefordshire, shedding light on the county’s important role during World War II.
- “Inspector Lewis” series by Colin Dexter: While primarily known as a television series, the detective novels by Dexter are set in Oxford but often feature cases taking detectives to neighbouring areas, including Herefordshire.
- “The Village” by Marghanita Laski: Set in an anonymous English village, this post-World War II novel captivates readers with its insightful depiction of rural life, which could easily be associated with Herefordshire.
- “Second Wind” by Dick Francis: This thriller finds its protagonist, a jockey, retracing his steps from his childhood in Herefordshire to uncover hidden secrets.
- “The Weir” by Conor McPherson: Although primarily set in Ireland, this play features characters recalling stories and events that took place in Herefordshire, creating a vivid sense of time and place.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Herefordshire
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