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Nights Of Rain And Stars
Author: Maeve Binchy

Book Information
Publisher: Dutton Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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ISBN-13: 9780525947547 - ISBN-10: 052594754X
Publication Date: 9/16/2004
Pages: 294


Other Versions of this Book: Audio CD (Unabridged), Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Paperback, Hardcover, Audio CD

Book Description:
Nights of Rain and Stars is a story of sudden endings and new beginnings, of friendships forged in the face of tragedy, and of the nights of rain and stars that fall and shine over a beautiful island in a sparkling sea.

In a small Greek island village, a group of travelers from around the world and the local residents they encounter are brought together in unexpected ways when sudden tragedy strikes. In her inimitable style, Maeve Binchy shares with readers the lives of these strangers, learning their hopes, dreams, and fears as they move forward, forever changed by their experience.

Here is the story of old Andreas, the gentle taverna owner who has spent many years regretting the argument that drove his only son to America; Elsa, the beautiful German reporter who gave up her television career and the man she loves once she learned the secret he hid from her; and Fiona, the Irish nurse and dutiful daughter, who’s gone off to travel with the man everyone says is wrong for her, determined to show them all—even if everyone is right. This is also the story of David, the only son who loves his family but not the family business; Thomas, the Californian who is able to cope with his recent divorce but not with sharing his son with his wife’s new husband; and Vonni, who rashly left behind her life in Ireland to follow her true love to this village thirty years ago—and who is wise for everyone but herself.

A story that only Maeve Binchy could tell, told with the authenticity, charm, and grace that are her trademark, Nights of Rain and Stars will be rightly cherished by her millions of fans around the world.


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Top Member Book Reviews

Jessica W. (jessielynn) wrote on 9/6/2006...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

I love Binchy but I think she rushed through this one. It just isn't engrossing like most of her novels.

Patricia S. (mountainreader) wrote on 9/23/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Another great novel from Maeve Binchy! This novel is a story of sudden endings and new beginnings, of friendships forged in the face of tragedy, and of the nights of rain and stars that fall and shine over a beautiful island in a sparkling sea. In a small Greek island village, a group of travelers from around the world and the local residents they encounter are brought together in unexpected ways when sudden tragedy strikes.

Karen F. (earlsgirl) wrote on 7/20/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I love all of Maeve Binchy's books, this one included. It's a wonderful story about travelers meeting in a small Greek village. The characters become your friends and stay with you long after you read the book.

Gretchen F. (MOMSBOOKS) wrote on 6/16/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Maeve Binchy as we have come to know and love her---characters you will never forget, places you think you were and want to return to...Fiona, the misguided nurse and Shawn her misbegoten beau, Vonni who left Ireland 30 yrs ago to live on this lyrical Greek island and now stays because she has become one with it...Thomas, David and Elsa, tourists whose lives are changed forever by their visit to Aghia Anna...Andreas and Georgi, brothers who are native islanders. Everyone has a story and you'll love them all with their foibles and triumphs. Enjoy reading this now and planning someday to visit your very own Aghia Anna.

Joan V. (joanvan) wrote on 3/3/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Maeve Binchy writes a great story set on a Greek island of several strangers each with their own problems that by chance encouter a tragedy together which binds them into friendships that change their lives.

Pam T. wrote on 1/14/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Vacationers on a Greek Isle and all that happens to them. Pretty much a love story. Not Binchy's best work. Quick read...

Josephine R. (ladyj98a) wrote on 10/6/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

The description of the small Greek island setting is worth the read. It is on this island a group of tourists meet and are drawn together by a tradegy that affects all their lives. Binchy is a storyteller.

LeAnna S. wrote on 9/11/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

A group of tourists are stranded in a Greek village reevaluate their lives. The Greek characters must also evaluate these changes in their lives. Maeve Binchy brings out the hidden person and the past that shapes their character.

Sarah G. wrote on 9/8/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Typical Binchy - engaging characters.

Lori N. (Lelopit) wrote on 8/23/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

excellent story!great read!


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Rachelle S. (MSW2b) - Raleigh, NC wrote on 12/13/2008...


The book was good, but certainly not one of Binchy's best works.

Mary Y. wrote on 3/9/2006...


Vintage Binchy, full of characters you come to care about immediately. One of those fast reads you can't bear to put down until it is done.

Susan J. B. wrote on 12/3/2005...


Brand new, a very good read.

Cheryl B. (cheryl) wrote on 8/25/2005...


Wonderful story - I just love this Author!

Catherine F. (BKDilly) wrote on 8/11/2005...


Excellent.

Joan L. wrote on 8/7/2005...


Fans of Maeve Binchy will find this a little different but a good story

Anne D. (reader) wrote on 8/6/2005...


I loved this book.It was a really good book.

Ingrid S. (ingridsrsd) wrote on 7/3/2005...


this book was fun to read


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