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Helen with the High Hand

By: Arnold Bennett
Narrated by: Peter Newcombe Joyce
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Bennett described his story as an 'idyllic diversion'.

Helen Rathbone meets her elderly uncle, James Ollerenshaw, in Bursley Park, after an estrangement of several years. Both are very strong-willed, independent characters. Helen has an extravagant lifestyle and likes to spend money while the old man has lived a thrifty life and intends to continue in the same way. However, they develop a friendship which progresses rapidly, and Helen moves in to James' house to look after him.

A battle of wills begins in earnest. Both use all the cunning and emotional blackmail they can muster to get their own ways, and both experience a transformation as romance comes knocking at the door.

A wonderfully humorous and observant study of human nature and life in the Potteries at the turn of the century.

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You can’t go wrong with an Arnold Bennett book. The theme is relatable, the plot is simple, direct and focused and the writing is clear, easy to understand and follow. The characters are introduced perfectly and in the right number - you never have to ask yourself who is this and why are they in the story? Bennett doesn’t fill the pages just for the sake of writing words. This is the type of book you can listen to or read when you want to relax and let your mind take a rest from the worries of the world and have a laugh.

Charming and humorous

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