Lauren T. (littlegirl) - reviewed on 10/19/2010 + 37 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

Joanna Trollope has been writing novels for decades, and I've only just discovered her now! This book was beautifully written and engaging from start to finish. The book opens with the death of Ritchie Rossiter, a famous singer/songwriter (akin to a Tony Bennet, I guess). The story then focuses on how his his business manager / life partner for 23 years, Chrissie, and their three daughters deal with the devastation and shock of his death, which is complicated by the realization that they must now deal with Ritchie's first wife and son. Trollope manages to tell the story from everyone's point of view so that you really get to know and understand all of the characters. I will definately seek out additional books by her. She has also written some historical fiction under the name Caroline Harvey.

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