The cover art is really lovely. I loved the book just as much. 😁

Yes, many years ago. I also loved the film.

Don't worry, we've all chosen books that disappointed at some time or another.

I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hadn't realised it was a follow up to A Spring of Love,it finished the story of those characters well.
All settled in here. I even ventured out last night to the bar and sat talking to other residents for a while. Several visitors this week blown away by how lovely it is.

Yes! Perfection.

Oh I so loved The Optimist's Daughter.

I love her too. Not read any of her diaries or letters though. Just one of the novels waiting to be read.

Yes, a very atmospheric writer. That book was challenging in places but not unenjoyable. She creates people and places in that book that really come alive.

Ooh I love Alan Rickman.

Yes, I watched it on YouTube a couple of years ago. It is a joy!

I really must get to it then.

Oh yes, maybe.

Oh, I had no idea it was penguin.

Yes, a beautiful edition. Have they published other things in this series?

Oh yes, absolutely.