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Private Enterprise (The Barsetshire Novels, Book 16) Kindle Edition

Novels Book Kindle Edition: Private Enterprise is the sixteenth Barsetshire novel, set in the English countryside after World War II. Peggy Arbuthnot’s arrival stirs local admirers and raises questions about Noel Merton’s marriage, amid rationing and postwar shortages.

At a glance

A postwar Barsetshire story centered on Peggy Arbuthnot, a young widow, and her admirers.
The plot pairs the question of Peggy’s future with uncertainty about Noel Merton’s marriage.
Kindle features listed include screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The setting and plot are clearly framed around postwar shortages, village social life and romantic complications.
Several Kindle reading features are specified, including screen-reader support and Word Wise.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Open Road Media
Publication date	January 23, 2024
Language	English
Print length	405 pages
ISBN-13	978-1504091138

Kindle edition
File size	4.9 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing presents the digital book with a print-length figure of 405 pages. Page count can be a reference, while the Kindle file is listed separately as 4.9 MB.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers of Angela Thirkell’s Barsetshire novels, especially those looking for a postwar village setting and romantic social comedy.
Kindle readers who value screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise or Page Flip.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a standalone plot without the context of an ongoing series.
Readers looking for a contemporary setting or a story centered on action rather than village relationships.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.1 / 5 · 102 ratings

5 stars53%53%
4 stars20%20%
3 stars15%15%
2 stars7%7%
1 star5%5%

Aggregate ratings lean positive overall, with five-star ratings forming the largest category, but a substantial share falls below five stars. Without supplied written feedback, the ratings cannot show what readers liked or disliked. They suggest a range of reader reactions rather than a uniform response to this series entry.

Frequently asked questions

What is Private Enterprise about?

It follows the arrival of Peggy Arbuthnot in postwar Barsetshire, where she attracts several admirers and becomes part of a story that also questions the future of Noel Merton’s marriage.

Is this a standalone book?

It is identified as Book 16 in The Barsetshire Novels. The listing does not say whether it can be read independently.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

The listing says Screen Reader is supported, Enhanced Typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled, and X-Ray is not enabled.

How long is the Kindle edition?

The product details give a print length of 405 pages and a Kindle file size of 4.9 MB. Digital page display can vary by reading setup.