As they lower Richard's coffin into the ground, Binnie breathes a sigh of relief: Richard was persistently unfaithful to her and even had the bad taste to die in another woman's arms. Far from being a grieving widow, Binnie is happily contemplating life on her own terms and decides to sell Jericho, their beautiful home in Cornwall, in an attempt to start life again away from the close knit community and eccentric neighbours of the past.
Also in search of a new home is Enys Williams, a figure from Binnie's past. He's come back to live in this enchanting Cornish town - and he has an ulterior motive: perhaps now he can make amends and start life afresh.
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As Binnie embarks on a new life following the death of her husband, a figure from her past appears - perhaps now is his chance to make amends.
The poise and gently malicious enjoyment of a younger Muriel Spark, waiting to pounce ( Literary Review)
Jill Roe demonstrates how to place believable people oh-so-gently into the most unthreatening surroundings - and then to create a tension that builds and builds . . . a sensitive page-turner . . . clever and quietly compelling ( BBC Homes & Antiques)
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