A quiet, witty novel with completely original and affable characters. I skeptically postponed reading this but a number of reviews thankfully changed my mind. Smoothly and enjoyably, this book challenges readers to critically explore social, religious, familial and military traditions and loyalti...
Turber. “It is so hard to have influenza in the house, Mrs. Turber,” she said, on the doorstep, where the neighbors might hear her. She presented the landlady with a large, beribboned box of dainty marzipan confections. “My husband sent these especially for you from London.” Mrs. Turber could onl...