A Week in Winter
A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on November 29, 2016, is a 416-page novel written in English. Set in a small town on the west coast of Ireland, the story revolves around an eclectic group of characters who converge at a newly opened inn. Chicky Starr, the inn’s owner, transforms an old mansion into a welcoming retreat, despite skepticism from the townsfolk. As guests arrive, each brings their own unique stories and challenges, creating a rich tapestry of interactions and experiences.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family life and personal growth through the lives of its diverse characters. The novel presents a blend of humor and warmth as it delves into the dynamics of relationships and the transformative power of a shared holiday experience. With its focus on the lives of women and the intricacies of community, A Week in Winter offers an engaging glimpse into the joys and trials of its characters, making it a notable addition to Binchy’s literary repertoire.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the acclaimed author of Circle of Friends • In a small town on the west coast of Ireland, an unlikely cast of characters come together at a newly opened inn. This “delightful [novel that] radiates the warmth and charm that fans will recognize and cherish” (USA Today).
Stoneybridge is a small town on the west coast of Ireland where all the families know one another. When Chicky Starr decides to take an old, decaying mansion set high on the cliffs overlooking the windswept Atlantic Ocean and turn it into a restful place for a holiday by the sea, everyone thinks she is crazy. Helped by Rigger (a bad boy turned good who is handy around the house) and Orla, her niece (a whiz at business), Chicky is finally ready to welcome the first guests to Stone House’s big warm kitchen, log fires, and understated elegant bedrooms. John, the American movie star, thinks he has arrived incognito; Winnie and Lillian are forced into taking a holiday together; Nicola and Henry, husband and wife, have been shaken by seeing too much death practicing medicine; Anders hates his father’s business, but has a real talent for music; Miss Nell Howe, a retired schoolteacher, criticizes everything and leaves a day early, much to everyone’s relief; the Walls are disappointed to have won this second-prize holiday in a contest where first prize was Paris; and Freda, the librarian, is afraid of her own psychic visions.
Sharing a week with these characters is pure joy, full of Maeve’s trademark warmth and humor. Once again, she embraces us with her grand storytelling.
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