Ella Brady had a perfectly charmed childhood, but adulthood opens her eyes to the fact that reality beneath the surface isn't always as pretty as it seems at first glance. An affair with an enchanting married financier opens up her world to disgrace, disappointment, and betrayal. She slowly puts the pieces of her life back together with the help of loyal friends and kind-hearted neighbors as she endeavors to make a documentary about Quentins, the fanciest restaurant in Dublin.
This was a lovely "beach read" (as I fondly refer to books that don't require any thought). I picked it up because, although I had never heard of Maeve Binchy, she had quite a selection at the library so I figured if I liked it, I had others like it to choose from! Binchy is from Ireland, so that's where her stories take place, but the location-at least in this book-is almost beside the point. The story is more about relationships than the plot and spotlights both the best and the worst of humankind. I'll pick up another of Binchy's books when I'm looking for a quick read.
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