Circle Of Friends

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An enchanting novel of fierce loyalty and love in changing times, from the bestselling author of Light a Penny Candle 'What better books to raise the spirits than the gentle, insightful Irish tales of Maeve Binchy' HELLO! Magazine _____________________________________________ TROUBLE IS BREWING FOR THIS CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Generous-hearted Benny Hogan and the elfin Eve Malone have been best friends for years, growing up in sleepy Knockglen. Their one thought is to get to Dublin, to university and to freedom... On their first day at University College, the inseparable pair are thrown together with fellow students- beautiful but selfish Nan Mahon and the handsome Jack Foley. But trouble is brewing for Benny and Eve's new circle of friends and, before long, they find passion, tragedy - and the independence they yearned for. _____________________________________________ 'I absolutely adore Circle of Friends - my 'fave Maeve' - and I have returned to read it time and time again' LORRAINE KELLY 'If any author can help you survive lockdown, it's Binchy... Sheer bliss from every page' VAL HENNESSEY, IRISH DAILY MAIL 'I find myself yearning for the rain-soaked watercolour writing of Maeve Binchy ... Circle of Friends is a good place to start' JENNY COLGAN, GUARDIAN Best Comfort Reads 'Binchy's novels are never less than entertaining' SUNDAY TIMES 'Full of warmth and pure delight' WOMAN & HOME 'A beloved classic . . . This nostalgic, coming-of-age tale is always worth another read' IMAGE READS, 5 Brilliant Novels to Devour Again

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It's an absolute classic and belongs in the annals of Irish literature with all the greats. * VIP Magazine *
I find myself yearning for the rain-soaked watercolour writing of Maeve Binchy [] Circle of Friends is a good place to start -- Jenny Colgan * Guardian *
What better books to raise the spirits than the gentle, insightful Irish tales of Maeve Binchy * Hello! Magazine *
A beloved classic [. . .] the central themes of friendships and first loves remain relevant at any age. This nostalgic, coming-of-age tale is always worth another read. * Image Reads *
Maeve Binchy has a gimlet eye for the seething cauldron of emotions which lies beneath the surface of everyday life * Irish Independent *

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Maeve Binchy was born in Dublin, and went to school at the Holy Child Convent in Killiney. She took a history degree at UCD and taught in various girls' schools, writing travel articles in the long summer holidays. In 1969 she joined the Irish Times and for many years she was based in London writing humorous columns from all over the world. She is the author of five collections of short stories as well as twelve novels including Circle of Friends, The Copper Beech, Tara Road, Evening Class and The Glass Lake. Maeve Binchy died on 30 July 2012. She is survived by her husband, the writer Gordon Snell.