Maeve Binchy was an Irish author celebrated for her poignant and empathetic stories about ordinary people. Her works, often set in Ireland both past and present, explore themes of love, family, and relationships. Binchy possessed a remarkable ability to capture the nuances of human emotion and experience, making her characters deeply relatable to readers. Her unique voice and sensitive portrayal of life's complexities cemented her status as a beloved storyteller worldwide.
"Thirty people join an Italian evening class. All have their own reasons. Connie needs to escape from an unhappy home life ; Lou has criminal intentions. Aidan and Signora have organized the classes. All their lives are changed forever." - back cover.
A fantastic Maeve Binchy - written specially for the World Book Day Quick Reads promotion. Dee loves her children very much, but now they are all grown up, shouldn't they leave home? Rosie moved out when she got married, but it didn't work out, so now she is back with her parents. Helen is a teacher, and doesn't earn enough for a place of her own. Anthony writes songs, and is just waiting for the day when someone will pay him for them. Until then, all three are happy at home. It doesn't cost them anything, and surely their parents like having a full house? When a crisis occurs, Dee decides things have to change for the whole family...whether they like it or not.