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Nothing bad to say about Maeve.
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Kate Ryan and her husband have pub in an Irish village with plenty of dreams but that all changes when an American millionaire comes to town with his irresistible charm.
Maeve Binchy always has such interwoven characters which are also beautifully drawn with great depth.
Maeve Binchy always has such interwoven characters which are also beautifully drawn with great depth.
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Binchy's typical story with intimate and intrinsic descriptions of characters and daily life. One of her longer books but will hold you til the end.
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A book that nearly hurt to read. So poignant, good characterizations. Book in excellent condition, except that the paperback binding has only just this minute popped off. Bad binding glue? The pages themselves are in there securely. I'm afraid to re-glue that cardboard back in case I mess up the spine for you. =(
Binchy is one of my favorite authors, although some of her books are better than others. This one ranks at the top of the list along with Tara Road, Copper Beech, and the Evening Class.
This was tedious. Oftern changing charachters where were talking, without identifying who it was.
Story of a small Irish town where an American man comes to re-build an old ruin. He and his children win the town or do they? The story really revolves around the pub that will be severely impacted by the new hotel and its bars. Great story of that family.
If you are a fan of Maeve Binchy, you will love this book! I could not agree more with a summary on the back cover; "Totally engrossing...unforgettable...an absolutely grand story...Mountfern and its residents come vibrantly alive". She is truly a great writer.
NY Times book review "the best Binchy yet!".
Back cover - "It was a summer of warmth,,, a summer of innocence.. it was a summer of love that would never come again. "
Back cover - "It was a summer of warmth,,, a summer of innocence.. it was a summer of love that would never come again. "
very well written
great family drama
Vintage Binchy
This was one of my favorite books by Maeve Binchy. As usual, set in Ireland, but one of the smaller towns. Lots of themes of family, social class, triumph over hard circumstances.
I was sad when I was finished with this book -- I wanted the story to go on and on!
I was sad when I was finished with this book -- I wanted the story to go on and on!
Absolutely fabulous. I'm addicted to Maeve Binchy.
If you like Maeve Binchy you will love this book. The New York Times Bood REview said " The best Binchy Yet".
Its been a very long time since I read this book - but have always thoroughly enjoyed Maeve Binchy!
A hard book to put down about an Irish family. Maeve Binchy is always worth the time.
This is one of my most favorite Maeve Binchy novels and is one of her best sellers, as well.
This is one of Maeve Binchy's best!! A great story and a family drama. Warm characters!
It was a summer of warmth.... Kate Ryan and her husband, John, have a rollicking pub in the Irish village of Mountfern... lovely twelve-year-old twins... and such wonderful dreams.... It was a summer of innocence... but all that is about to change this fateful summer of 1962 when American millionaire Patrick O'Neill comes to town with his irresistible charm and a pocketful of money... when love and hate vie for a town's quiet heart and old traditions begin to crumble away.... It was a summer of love that would never come again.... A time that has been captured forever in Maeve Binchy's compelling family drama... a novel you will never forget.
Binchy does it again...engrossing!
good book, romantic
I've enjoyed reading this book. I'm a newer fan to Maeve Binchy books and she never lets me down with a good read!
Wonderful story - in typical Binchy fashion.
The secrets hidden behind lace cutains, a young girl's first kiss, unexpected pregnancies, sudden deaths. She made me feel as if I know the people and that Mountfern, Ireland was my home town. Her best I've read yet.
Another Jem by Maeve Binchy. The secerts hidden behind lace curtins,a young girl's first kiss,childrens summer games,unexpected pregnacies,sudden deaths.It makes us feel asd if we also know the place and the people...one of those good old fashioned stories that are as comfortable and comforting as home itself.