The Tale of Applebeck Orchard (The
Cottage Tales of Beatrix P) by Susan
Wittig Albert
Fun Trip To Historical England Countryside
The latest delightful tale in Alberts Beatrix Potter series.
Out of spite for having his haystacks burnt, Mr. Harmsworth barricades a
common path through his orchard-and Tabitha Twitchet and her Cat
Council want answers. Reliable witnesses, including some Big Folk, say
the arson was the handiwork of a lantern-wielding specter. The mournful
ghost has a message-and Miss Potter, for one, hopes to figure it out.

Meanwhile in Sawrey, romance buds between the schoolmarm and a
confirmed bachelor; Hyacinth Badger hopes to be the first female to earn
the Badger Badge of Honor; and a rumor has Beatrix and the solicitor
practically betrothed. But the matter of the barricade involves everyone-
and Miss Potter and her friends might have to take matters into their own
hands-and paws.
Personal Review: The Tale of Applebeck Orchard (The Cottage
Tales of Beatrix P) by Susan Wittig Albert
In 1910 Miss Beatrix Potter is able to get away from her parents who are
vacationing at a vacation spot in the Lake District. She goes to her
properties in the Land Between the lakes, Hill Top Farm and Castle Farm,
which is where her heart belongs. Miss Potter is accepted by the villagers
as one of them although she is only a part-time resident.
Trouble is brewing in the hamlet when Mr. Harmsworth barricades the foot
path running through his property, Applebeck Farm. He claims he did it
because someone lit a fire to his hayloft; either an enemy or a day-tripper
(tourist to you non Beatles' fans). The truth is someone wants to buy his
property but only if the foot path is closed. Miss Potter learns from
Harmsworth's orphaned teenaged niece Gilly that she saw someone from
her window in a cape with a cowl carrying an old fashion lantern. In
between helping her friends, Miss Potter figures out who he arranged the
sale to, but not before another fire ruins a place of business shocking the
small community.
Whimsical, fanciful and magical describes this precious tale in which the
creatures of different species talk to each other and Bosworth Badger XVII
owns the Brockery, an animal hostelry on Holly Hew where they come to
relax. There is a bit of romance as Miss Potter and solicitor William Heelis
begin to understand their feelings for each other although each tries to
conceal their attraction as her high society parents would disapprove of
him and for that matter any suitor as they plan on their only offspring to
care for them in their dotage. Once again Susan Wittig Albert provides her
audience with a charming cottage tale of Beatrix Potter.
Harriet Klausner
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