{"product_id":"the-thoughts-and-happenings-of-wendy-jones-9781609451851","title":"The Thoughts and Happenings of Wilfred Price Purveyor of Superior Funerals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA historical fiction debut. \"An old-fashioned story exploring first love, loyalty and loss--this diverting novel is pure pleasure\" (\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnder the heady influence of a springtime picnic and vague notions of obligation, young undertaker Wilfred Price blurts out a marriage proposal to a woman he barely knows. Much to his consternation, she says yes. As Wilfred attempts to extricate himself from the situation, his betrothed's overbearing father presents further complications. And when Wilfred meets another woman he does wish to marry, a comedy of manners ensues. Set in rural Wales during the 1920s, Wendy Jones's charming first novel is a deceptive, subtly humorous entrance to the mores and social conventions of a world gone by. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A life-embracing novel.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A skillfully drawn comedy of manners.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[Jones'] characters are delightfully drawn, lovingly described, and infused with life that transcends the printed page.\" --\u003ci\u003eWorld Literature Today\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Wilfred's sentimental education is wrought so delightfully and affectionately.\" --\u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Light, compassionate drama about a small, very tightly bound, ancient corner of the world.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This is a spryly told tale whose heart is an ample match for its more knowing qualities.\" --\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A comedy of errors in rural Wales evolves into a dark tale of family secrets in this very accomplished debut.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wendy Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1609451856\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781609451851\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Europa Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/04\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.30w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/27\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/07\/2014 pg. 71\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/11\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew Yorker (The)\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/28\/2014 pg. 77\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew Yorker (The)\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/04\/2014 pg. 26","brand":"Wendy Jones","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49082846478591,"sku":"9781609451851","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-thoughts-and-happenings-of-wendy-jones-9781609451851","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}