The last novel of the29-book Barsetshire series concludes the long tale that crosses generations, set in a landscape borrowed from Trollope. Finished by her close friend C. A. Lejeune after her death. From the period between the world wars to "modern" times, each of Thirkell's novels focuses on the lives of a few families in a small village in the English countryside. She pokes fun at her characters even as they poke fun at each other. The best conversation. Moyer Bell. Paper. Still wrapped in publisher's plastic. 1995. USED. $6.00