Family Gathering

I really enjoyed reading these old books. There's no mystery, but always humor and I like the characters. Ms Cadell deals with young, old, the odd, the sane, the practical and the un-practical and you end up liking them all. Just reading about the time period (usually late 1940's - mid 1950's) and t......more

Natalie, who has been a widow for many years, has remarried, her husband William is a naval officer, and Natalie goes to stay with her new husband’s family in Devon while he is away at sea. She immediately bonds with William’s daughter Lucille, who is as shy and gentle as Natalie herself, and is cha......more

I enjoyed the first half to two thirds of this book. The characters were quirky and amusing. However, they all seemed to disappear into the background when the romance between Helen and Jeremy came to the fore. I found Jeremy absolutely unbearable. Clearly the author believed that Helen needed to be......more

Actually 3 and 1/2 just because of quirky characters I so enjoyed.......more

A delightful read Reading an Elizabeth Cadell book provides a pleasant time with interesting characters. Her story twists and turns always work out and the way the stories end is very satisfying. I always wish to stay with the characters a little longer but at least I know I can read the book again o......more