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The Water Gipsies is a romantic comedy novel by British writer A. P. Herbert first published in 1930. It portrays the adventures of Jane Bell and her sister Lily, who operate a barge along England's rivers and canals. Jane enjoys several romantic entanglements during the story.
Author | A. P. Herbert |
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Language | English |
Genre | Comedy/Romance |
Publisher | Methuen (UK) Grosset & Dunlap (US) |
Publication date | 1930 |
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The novel is Herbert's best-known work, and reflected his lifelong love of British waterways.[1] He lived in Hammersmith Terrace, and a thinly disguised version of The Dove pub appears as The Pigeons.[2]
In 1932 the novel was made into a film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Ann Todd as Jane Bell.[3] It was the last film made by Associated Talking Pictures at Beaconsfield Studios before relocating to Ealing.
In 1955 Herbert collaborated with Vivian Ellis to produce a stage musical of the film. The cast included Dora Bryan, Doris Hare and Jerry Verno. It was a success, running for 239 performances.[4]
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