I was both surprised and delighted when the Englishman informed me that a new book written by beloved writer, Maeve Binchy, had just been published. Surprised, because sadly the author passed away the 30th of July, 2012.
I immediately purchased the novel for my "Nook" and have had trouble putting it down ever since. If you are not familiar with her work, I urge you to read as many of her books as possible. There are 16 novels and four short -stories collections, as well as a play and a novella to choose from.
From Wikipedia:
"While some of Binchy's novels are complete stories (Circle of Friends, Light a Penny Candle), many others revolve around a cast of interrelated characters (The Copper Beech, Silver Wedding, The Lilac Bus, Evening Class, and Heart and Soul). Her later novels, Evening Class, Scarlet Feather, Quentins, and Tara Road, feature a cast of recurring characters."
(Bearing this information in mind, you might want to read some of her books in a particular order.)
Being of Irish/English descent I find much to identify with and learn from these wonderful stories. Perhaps you'll discover there just might be a wee bit of Irish/English in you too!
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