The Downfall of Augustus Hare

The Downfall of Augustus Hare – Margaret Ross

Firstly I must apologise for the very poor quality photograph I have included.  I had to take it in my bedroom where I only have one shonky light globe.  I had difficulty finding a picture of this book online so this is better than nothing.

 The Downfall of Augustus Hare was published in 1945 and it is about a deceitful hare called Augustus and when he decides to scam kind Caroline and Harriette Twitchett who have let a room in their home out to him.  A Grand Baby Show is organised to raise money for the Comfort Fund but of course Augustus Hare has other ideas about where this money should go. 

 The illustrations are amazing and were done by Margaret Ross.  I just love this gem of a book. I’d never heard of it before. I found it at a wonderful second hand book market.  It is definitely worth reading.