London Holiday
London Holiday by Richard Peck, published by Penguin Publishing Group on June 1, 1999, is a 272-page work that explores the rekindling of friendship among three women. Lesley Hockaday, Margo Mayhew, and Julia Steadman, once inseparable friends from Missouri, find their lives diverging due to family and career demands. A shocking act of violence prompts them to reunite for a long-awaited trip to London, where they seek to rediscover their connection and embrace new experiences.
In this narrative, readers will follow the trio as they navigate the charming settings of London, including a cozy bed-and-breakfast and picturesque countryside. The journey is not just about sightseeing; it becomes a path of self-discovery and renewal of their bonds. Themes of friendship and personal growth are woven throughout their adventures, offering insights into their lives and the changes they face. This edition presents a delightful exploration of life’s surprises and the enduring nature of friendship.
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“A charmingly upbeat tale… Peck’s stylish story offers not only pleasant diversion but a vicarious boost, and an urge to cheer, ‘Go, girls!’”—Arizona Daily Star
Lesley Hockaday is a St. Louis society woman, Margo Mayhew a Chicago schoolteacher and the mother of a teenage daughter, and Julia Steadman a single, successful Manhattan interior designer. Best friends during their Missouri childhood, the passage of time, the thousands of miles between them, and the demands of family and careers have taken a toll on their friendship. When a shocking act of violence reminds them how precious life really is, the three friends decide it’s time for a reunion and embark on a long-awaited trip to London.
From the cozy confines of Mrs. Smith-Porter’s bed-and-breakfast, Lesley, Margo, and Julia enter a gracious world of high tea in the garden, antique markets, picture-perfect countryside, and unexpected romance. The London holiday presents them with more than a few surprises, becomes a journey of self-discovery and a chance to renew the bonds of friendship, and holds the promise of three new lives awaiting them.
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