Conference at Cold Comfort Farm

Stella Gibbons revisits the eccentric world of Cold Comfort Farm in this satirical sequel, offering a witty take on post-war Britain. The novel follows Flora Poste, the pragmatic and refined protagonist of Cold Comfort Farm, as she returns to the Starkadder estate, now transformed into a modern conference center. With her characteristic charm and no-nonsense attitude, Flora must once again navigate the peculiarities of the Starkadder family and the various intellectuals, socialites, and bureaucrats who now frequent the farm.

Gibbons delivers sharp humor and social critique, poking fun at the literary and political trends of the time. While not as widely celebrated as its predecessor, Conference at Cold Comfort Farm retains the wit and observational brilliance that made Cold Comfort Farm a classic.

Why read this book?

• A delightful continuation of the Cold Comfort Farm universe with Flora Poste’s return.

• A humorous critique of post-war British intellectual and literary circles.

• Witty, satirical prose reminiscent of P.G. Wodehouse and Evelyn Waugh.

• A must-read for fans of British humor and social comedy.

About the Author

Stella Gibbons (1902–1989) was an English novelist, poet, and journalist best known for Cold Comfort Farm (1932). Her work is celebrated for its sharp wit, satirical edge, and keen observations of rural and urban life. Though Cold Comfort Farm remains her most famous novel, Gibbons wrote numerous other books, often blending humor with insightful social commentary.