Today’s letter on the A to Z Challenge is Q. My book today is Quentins by Maeve Binchy. Genre – Contemporary Fiction
Is it possible to tell the story of a generation and a city through the history of a restaurant? Ella Brady thinks so. She wants to film a documentary about Quentins that will capture the spirit of Dublin from the 1970s to the present day. And Quentins has a thousand stories to tell: tales of love, of betrayal, of revenge; of times when it looked ready for success and times when it seemed as if it must close in failure. But as Ella uncovers more of what has gone on at Quentins, she begins to wonder whether some secrets should be kept that way…
In Maeve Binchy’s magical QUENTINS you will meet new friends and old: the twins from SCARLET FEATHER, the Signora from EVENING CLASS, Ria from TARA ROAD – and a
host of fresh faces. There is Monica, the ever-cheerful Australian waitress, and Blouse Brennan, whose simplicity disguises a sharp mind and a heart of gold. Presiding over Quentins are Patrick and Brenda Brennan, who have made Quentins such a legend. But even they have a story and a sadness which is hidden from the public gaze.
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http://www.yvonneventresca.com/blog.html
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During the challenge we are asking people to leave comments on blogs, any supportive comments are much appreciated thank you.
Could be interesting
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Thank you.
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Rosie, you’ve mentioned some books I have read at last. I love Maeve Binchy’s gentle story-telling. Sue
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Glad to hear it, Maeve wrote some great books and so many people fell in love with her characters.
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Thank you Rosie, sounds great, old and new characters – clever way of doing things and an inspiring review.
Garden of Eden Blog
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It’s a great story.
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Finding the universal in the particular isn’t easy, but it can be done. Binchy seems to have done it.
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Her books are so lovely and have been read by millions.
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Binchy’s “Scarlet Feather” is one of my very favorite novels (I love reading about food and cooking!) and I was so pleasantly surprised to meet some of those old friends when I read “Quentins”!
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I know just what you mean, I really enjoyed her book, she will be greatly missed.
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Of course you can tell a story like that through the restaurant. If could do it for a bench why not
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There’s always a story out there.
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I’ve only read Evening Class, but enjoyed it. This sounds like a good read. I like the restaurant setting. Thanks!
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Well worth a read if you can get a copy, or any of her other books.
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Love, love Maeve Binchey. I haven’t read this one. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Me too, could read them any day.
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Sounds like a unique way to tell a story!
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She had a lovely style.
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I think with all the changes in Ireland it could be very interesting #AtoZchallenge ☮Peace ☮ ღ ONE ℒℴνℯ ღ ☼ Light ☼ visiting from http://4covert2overt.blogspot.com/
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She has some wonderful characters which make all her books appealing.
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Thank you for the mention, Rosie. So lovely to see it on your blog, and just in time for me to read about your year of good deeds! I may need to get the book. It sounds like you have really integrated the concept into your life. 🙂
Yvonne
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It’s a great book, with some real fun deeds.
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Hey! Thanks so much for the shout out for my blog! 🙂
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You’re welcome.
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