The Fairacre Festival - Fairacre, Bk 7 Author:Dora Jessie Saint (Writing as Miss Read) Miss Read, whose real name is Dora Jessie Saint, has been producing these delightful novels of English village life since 1956. A violent storm greatly damages the roof of St Patrick's church and, with determined and united efforts, the Fairacre villagers plan a festival to raise the money needed for repairs.