by Maeve Binchy
2004
326 pgs
Synopsis from Goodreads
In a tiny Greek village, tourists enter a hilltop tavern, alone and in pairs, for a casual lunch. But a sudden tragedy in the harbor below causes these perfect strangers to become unlikely friends as their lives begin to entwine.
Fiona left her nursing career in Ireland to be with the man everyone thinks is wrong for her. Elsa fled Germany and her high-powered television job once she learned what the man she loved was hiding from her. Thomas mourns his failed marriage and misses his young son in California, while David yearns to reconcile with his family in England without having to go into the family business. Chance has brought them together, and together they will find new ways of looking at the lives they left behind.
My Review from Goodreads
I absolutely loved this book. It was the first one of Maeve Binchy's that I read, and it was really good. I loved how the characters were so realistic and well-personalized. Her writing style was light, with a good amount of description (not too much, which is what I was expecting). I loved how the plotlines developed and entertwined. I also loved that there were four Nationalities being discussed (it really added to the characters). Obviously the happy endings made me pleased too. A very nice read, and a good way to end the book club year!
Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
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