Stella Gibbons
Stella Gibbons was an English author, journalist, and poet. She is best known for her first novel, 'Cold Comfort Farm,' which won the Prix Femina Vie Heureuse in 1933.
Books
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1. Cold Comfort Farm
When a young, sophisticated woman is suddenly orphaned and left penniless, she decides to live with her eccentric relatives on their rundown farm. Using her urban sensibilities and wit, she sets about bringing order to the chaos and improving the lives of her relatives. Through her efforts, she manages to transform the gloomy, grim farm into a place of happiness and productivity. This novel is a hilarious parody of romantic, pastoral novels and is filled with eccentric characters and absurd situations.
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