First Published: 2017
This is a new book in the series which involves some of the same characters and takes place in a village in Sussex.
In this book the focus is on two families: Laura Broad and her family, and Liz Dickinson and hers.
Laura Broad is married to Henry, and they are reaching that part of their life when they are not so young. Henry feels that the intimacy they had is missing now, but he wants his wife as much as before. Laura is considering stopping eating meat, which for some reason doesn't sit well with Henry. They are both worried about their daughter Carrie, who has returned home, but she seems depressed and spends all her time, locked in her room. Yet, neither of them dares to ask her directly what is wrong with her.
Liz Dickinson is now in a constant wait. Her mother, who has always been difficult, is dying and now is unresponsive and bedridden, but the days pass and Aster remains alive. This means that Liz spends a good chunk of money to provide care for her. Liz lives with Alan, but they are not married. They have a great relationship. Yet, when Alan goes to a meeting in New York, he runs into a former girlfriend of his, Annie, and they talk. Alan feels drawn to her and knows that he wants her, but he tells himself that it has nothing to do with the love he feels for Liz. On her part Annie is married, and her husband is away a lot for work, and she is also attracted to Alan. He gave Annie his phone number, so she is the one who needs to take the first step.
I feel so angry towards Alan. I can't understand how he is really considering putting his marriage in jeopardy for someone who he hasn't seen in decades and has only talked to for an hour.
I really love this series and the characters. Also the way the author writes is deep and throught-provoking.
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