Kesia Whitton
, postmistress at Fringford sub-Post Office, was a friend of Flora's mother, and was well-read. During the six years that Flora worked for her she had free access to Mrs Whitton's library and...
Publishing
Flora Thompson
FT
's story The Education of a Genius, printed in The Ladies Companion, points to the unity of her work. It is based on Mrs Kesia Whitton
, who waited another generation for...
Textual Features
Flora Thompson
This book follows Laura past the departure which ended its predecessor. FT
was careful to fictionalize her characters: Dorcas Lane is based on Kesia Whitton
, but with her appearance changed, and with touches of...
