Cathys Traum

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"Whatever made us think that a catering business had anything to do with producing food?" questions the exasperated heroine in Maeve Binchy's tale. Cathy Scarlet and her partner Tom Feather have long dreamed of starting their own catering firm. When a perfect location becomes available at midnight on New Year's Eve, they dive into renovations, ignoring the owner's eagerness to sell. However, they soon discover that pursuing their dream involves much more than just preparing food. Over the following months, they navigate the challenges of launching a small business, manage clients' fragile egos, and plan a fairy-tale wedding, all while caring for two charming children reminiscent of Dickens’ characters. Binchy excels at weaving intricate narratives, capturing the rich tapestry of relationships in everyday life. Tom and Cathy are surrounded by a vibrant cast, including Neil, Cathy's activist-lawyer husband, who often overlooks his own issues, and Marcella, Tom's aspiring model girlfriend. Maud and Simon, Neil's neglected cousins, add both chaos and poignant questions to the mix. As they engage with clients, family, and friends, Tom and Cathy’s journey mirrors that of a novelist, orchestrating significant life events. By year’s end, they, along with Neil and Marcella, will undergo profound changes, inviting readers into yet another of Binchy's intricately crafted worlds.