Chicky Starr, once a restless Dubliner, buys a decaying Victorian house on the west coast of Ireland and turns it into a guesthouse called Stone House. Its first guests include a movie star, a woman who is estranged from her husband, a teenager who is working through grief, and others who have their own reasons to flee ordinary life. The novel follows the guests during one week in winter, as friendships form and secrets emerge in the warm, welcoming house.
Maeve Binchy's last novel is a comforting read for fans of her large casts and kind, humane style. It suits readers who like stories of strangers who find unexpected healing in a cozy setting.
Clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2012
- Language
- EN
