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Minding Frankie

Minding Frankie | Maeve Binchy

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Maeve Binchy is back with a tale of joy, heartbreak and hope, about a motherless girl collectively raised by a close-knit Dublin community. When Noel learns that his terminally ill former flame is pregnant with his child, he agrees to take guardianship of the baby girl once she�s born. But as a single father battling demons of his own, Noel can�t do it alone. Fortunately, he has a competent, caring network of friends, family and neighbors: Lisa, his unlucky-in-love classmate, who moves in with him to help him care for little Frankie around the clock; his American cousin, Emily, always there with a pep talk; the newly retired Dr. Hat, with more time on his hands than he knows what to do with; Dr. Declan and Fiona and their baby son, Frankie�s first friend; and many eager babysitters, including old friends Signora and Aidan and Frankie�s doting grandparents, Josie and Charles. But not everyone is pleased with the unconventional arrangement, especially a nosy social worker, Moira, who is convinced that Frankie would be better off in a foster home. Now it�s up to Noel to persuade her that everyone in town has something special to offer when it comes to minding Frankie.

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Every couple years in March I squeeze in an MB. Her books have a pile of characters and since I don‘t read her according to publishing date (and that couple year lag) I don‘t recall if a character showed up in a previous book. I just settle in and enjoy the community she creates and what I‘ll recall here is the feeling I had reading this community minding little Frankie 😍

March #DoubleSpin Category: Family Drama @TheAromaofBooks

Cuilin I love the Claddagh tea pot. 3w

marleed @Cuilin Oh thank you. My eldest sister (RIP) was a longtime owner/operator of an Irish shop in my hometown (Butte, MT) so my collection of all things Celtic is significant. I treasure it all now way more than I ever expected because her goneness is experienced on a daily basis, but boy did she love this day🍀☘️🍀 3w

Cuilin @marleed Thank you for sharing that with me. I lost my big sister too. I remember wearing green ribbons in our hair attending the parade in Dublin. Sending you love and happy memories today! 💚☘️ 3w

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2w

marleed @Cuilin Ohhh, not a club we desire to belong 💔. I‘d love to be in Dublin on St Patrick‘s Day🍀 2w

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First book I‘ve read from this author, it was sooooo good. Great characters & all storylines were complete at conclusion of the book…. Will definitely read more from this author!!

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This is classic Binchy, and if you‘re a fan, then I think you‘ll like this novel. A small community in Ireland rallies together to care for a baby. Many of Binchy‘s characters from other novels make appearances. Binchy quickly moves from one character to another in this book, which may add a sense of community to the novel, but also makes it feel more like a series of linked short stories. It is a warm and generally feel good book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 / 5

Elizabeth2 This was my #doublespin for May. 🎉 @TheAromaofBooks (edited) 3y

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3y

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Soaking in some Vitamin D. Using my new favorite mug, sent to me by my friend @EadieB . I‘m out of quarantine but still masked around people. It‘s HOT today. ☀️❤️📚

JackOBotts Love the mug!!! 💜😆 3y

EadieB Love it! 3y

kspenmoll I have been in quarantine too this week so I got lots of reading in as I gradually felt better. Mug is fantastic! 3y

Liatrek I love this cup!!! 3y

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Minding Frankie | Maeve Binchy

My #doublespin for May is up next! I love Maeve Binchy, yet this has sat on my shelf forever. It‘s a gorgeous edition with end papers that match the cover and deckle edged pages, and the title on the cover is on foil (which doesn‘t show in the photo I took). ❤️📚

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Today‘s Prompt: Maeve Binchy

Have you read any books by this author?

This actually is the only book I have of hers, but I haven‘t read it.

Andrew65 I‘ve read them all, some twice. Love her books. 5y

OriginalCyn620 I‘ve read quite a few but not all of them! 5y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks No, I haven‘t... 5y

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SilversReviews @Andrew65 I‘ll have to read this one then. 5y

SilversReviews @OriginalCyn620 😍 5y

SilversReviews @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 😍 5y

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Noel is an alcoholic with no goals or dreams. Then terminally ill Stella tells him he‘s about to be a dad. This is a feel good book about the families we‘re born into and those we create ourselves. #ReadingEurope2020

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This was another fun and entertaining read from Maeve Binchy. It was another visit to so many wonderful characters from her other novels. Her books are a brief glimpse into the characters‘ lives as in real life we only know surface information of people we meet. This book is timeless and a classic that transcends time. I love her books and look forward to reading another. Read as a Buddy Read.

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Andrew65 Will miss her characters. Great review. (edited) 5y

EadieB @Andrew65 Thanks! 5y

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This was a great story, with a great cast of characters. It's a story of happiness, sadness, disappointment, redemption, and friends who become family. #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead

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Final Discussion

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EadieB I loved the book and all of the other books she wrote. I feel enriched by her writing and I am glad we read them all. I have a few other books that she wrote so I will be reading them also. 5y

ljuliel I really enjoyed the book. I liked the mix of characters and the storyline with Frankie . It was very good. 5y

cobwebmoth I enjoyed the book. I found this one to be very emotional. I'll definitely have to go back and read the books of hers that I missed. 5y

CoffeeNBooks I really liked this book! I'm looking forward to reading more of Maeve Binchy's books. 5y

Tove_Reads I felt like something was missing from the good old books of hers. Yes, great characters and all that, but I felt like she didn‘t let the reader know everything the reader should have known. 5y

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Final Discussion

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EadieB I don't think he should do a DNA test as he was chosen to be Frankie's father. I think Noel would still want to be in Frankie's life as the father even if the results came back that he was not the father. 5y

cobwebmoth I didn't think he should have the test done. He was Frankie's father because he was the one that loved and took care of her. 5y

CoffeeNBooks I don't think he should have done the test, but it seems like he wanted to know for sure that Frankie was his biological child. Maybe Moira's comment made him feel like she could take Frankie away more easily if he wasn't her biological parent. 5y

ljuliel Whoops. I missed a question. Just now saw it. I agree with Harper that he probably was just curious as to what it‘d say , but it wouldn‘t change his mind about wanting Frankie. 5y

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Final Discussion

Question 4 of 6

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EadieB I really do not think that was Moira's place to question his fatherhood as Frankie's mom chose him as the father in order to take care of Frankie. 5y

ljuliel I wasn‘t much surprised. She always seemed to want to cause problems or dig up dirt on people. 5y

cobwebmoth It really irritated me that she made those comments. I wish she knew when to just be quiet. 5y

CoffeeNBooks @EadieB @ljuliel @cobwebmoth I agree with all of you! 5y

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Final Discussion

Question 3 of 6

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EadieB I am not a big fan of Anton so I think he is getting what he deserves and it would be nice if Lisa could put a claim in as she helped him so much with his business. 5y

ljuliel I didn‘t like him throughout the book, so it was fine by me if he had difficulties . He got what he dished out. 5y

ljuliel And yes, Lisa helped him a lot, so he owed her something for all her time. 5y

cobwebmoth I think Anton got what was coming to him. Lisa deserved to be paid, but I understand her wanting to just get away from the situation. 5y

CoffeeNBooks I think Anton used Lisa, and was probably doing the same to April. It doesn't surprise me that he wasn't making money at his restaurant. He should have listened to Lisa more and April less. I'm surprised that Lisa didn't put in a claim, but I think she just wanted to be completely done with Anton. 5y

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Question 2 of 6

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EadieB I didn't really see the marriage between Hat and Emily but I do think it is the right decision for Emily as she is always doing everything for others to make them happy and now I feel like Emily will finally be happy too. 5y

ljuliel Yes, I sorta thought Emily would find someone and not be single forever. Then when they started dining together, etc, I thought it‘d end in romance. 5y

cobwebmoth I didn't expect this match, but I think they make a nice couple. 5y

CoffeeNBooks I didn't expect it, but it makes sense and I think they'll be happy. 5y

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Final Discussion

Question 1 of 6

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EadieB I think they made the right decision as it was a lot of money to give towards the statue and it is better to spread the money around. 5y

ljuliel Yes, I thought it was a sensible plan, so others could enjoy part of it also n 5y

cobwebmoth I think so. It let them do what they wanted and it could help their family. 5y

CoffeeNBooks I think they made the right decision- they're going to be able to help a lot of people. 5y

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Minding Frankie | Maeve Binchy

I will shortly be posting the final discussion questions for the December #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead of #MindingFrankie

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ljuliel Thanks, Andrew, for all your hard work. Although I was only around for the last 3 books, you did an excellent job. 👍🏼👍🏼 5y

Andrew65 @ljuliel Thanks, and thanks for joining in. 😊 5y

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Minding Frankie | Maeve Binchy

End of Day 2 #24B42020 21 hrs 46 mins

Finished 2 books today and read part of all these books.

Altogether read 1216 Pages

How are you going?

CocoReads I‘ve read about 6 hours between yesterday and today and finished 3 books. I‘m in the middle of several things and not sure what I want to focus on next. Or start something entirely new? Your totals are amazing though, well done! 5y

Andrew65 Thanks 😊 You seem to be doing well too. Always that difficult decision when you finish a book. 5y

Rissreadswithcats At the end of day 2 yesterday I was at 6 hrs and 24 minutes. Hopefully I will be over 12 hrs by the end of today. Or not. It doesn't really matter. I'm reading and I'm happy! 5y

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umbrellagirl Just over 14 and calling it quits for tonight. 5y

Eggbeater Impressive total! You're almost at 24! 5y

Andrew65 @Rissreads That‘s the main thing. 👍 (edited) 5y

Andrew65 @umbrellagirl Fantastic. 👏👏👏 5y

Andrew65 @Eggbeater Hopefully cross that threshold today. Thanks. 😊 5y

JazzFeathers I finished one book the first day and l'm aiming at finishing the second today. Then there's an audiobook l also need to finish. 5y

Andrew65 @JazzFeathers That‘s good progress. 😊 5y

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This was the last novel Maeve Binchy wrote before her untimely death, and this made the book far more poignant, especially one chapter in the book. This book was a total rollercoaster of emotions, and resulted in 😢😭 on more than one occasion. So wonderfully written by a truly gifted story writer. I have now read all her novels and will miss Maeve‘s world. This, and all her books, strongly recommended!

#24B42020 20 hrs 45 minutes accumulated.

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Leftcoastzen Wow , I remember when you started reading her , great job ! 5y

ljuliel Well, Andrew, the good thing about Maeve is, if you miss her and her magical world, all you have to do is open a book. She wrote several chunksters, so you can visit her many times. I need to look up the article I saw about her the other day. It was quite a tribute. I‘ll tag you when I find it. 5y

rubyslippersreads @ljuliel I‘m glad she left so many books. @andrew65 Thanks for hosting all the group reads (even though I‘ve missed some of them) and letting us immerse ourselves in Maeve‘s world. 5y

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Andrew65 @Leftcoastzen It has been a work of 1 1/2 years. And thanks 😊 5y

Andrew65 @ljuliel Thanks, and this is so true. 😊 5y

Andrew65 @rubyslippersreads It has been a pleasure, and made reading her much more enjoyable. Thanks for taking part. We are going to have to choose a new author if we want to keep reading books together. 5y

JacqMac I am still working on this one. I fell so far behind. I‘m sad it‘s over. 5y

Andrew65 @JacqMac Yes me too, will have to pick a good author to replace her. We‘ll respond when you get to the questions. 😊 5y

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Minding Frankie | Maeve Binchy

Starting the last section of the #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead with a heavy heart as this will be the last of Maeve Binchy‘s novels I will read as now will have read them all.

In #24B42020 I am now at 19 hrs and 10 mins.

TheBookHippie I‘m getting there oye !!! This is a beautiful one! 5y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Yes, had me in tears on more than one occasion! 😢😭 5y

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Discussion of Chapter 10 - 12

Question 6 of 6

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ljuliel Yes ... I wish he would‘ve gotten a bigger role in her books. He seemed such a likable fellow. 5y

Andrew65 Wow! What a Chapter, so well written had me. 😢😭😭 He does have a bigger role in Scarlet Feather if you haven‘t read it @Ljuliel . This was published the year Maeve died so I did wonder if she knew she was dying when she wrote this. If so even braver to write this chapter. (edited) 5y

EadieB Yes Maeve did a great job handling Muttie's death. Amazing if she knew she was dying at the time she wrote this. 5y

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CoffeeNBooks Poor Muttie. That was so sad. @Andrew65 I put Scarlet Feather on my TBR list, and now I want to read it sooner than later! 5y

Andrew65 @CoffeeNBooks It is a good one, you learn more about the twins and their past in that book too. 5y

cobwebmoth Yes, but it was so sad.😢 Muttie was so likable. 5y

ljuliel I‘ve started Scarlet Feather but it was a bit challenging to get into the story. I‘m not much interested in cooking and running a restaurant , so it sorta bogged me down. I‘ll have to push past that to get to the other stories, as all of Maeve‘s books have. 5y

Andrew65 @ljuliel Hope you enjoy the rest of it. 5y

Tove_Reads It was sad that she chose to kill him off. There was no need for that, but the authors do what they do. 5y

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Discussion of Chapter 10 - 12

Question 5 of 6

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ljuliel No, I was freaking out just like everyone in the book was ! 5y

Andrew65 I couldn‘t work out where she could be. Assumed one of the Group arrived at the house and took her with them but couldn‘t work out who or why. 🤔😳 5y

EadieB I couldn't image who Frankie was with either. Vey scary! 5y

CoffeeNBooks I thought there must have been some sort of miscommunication, but I didn't know what could have happened to her. 5y

cobwebmoth I thought that she must have been left in one of the houses, but I hadn't guessed further than that. 5y

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Discussion of Chapter 10 - 12

Question 4 of 6

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ljuliel Not really. She seems to have a bit of a problem removing her job from people‘s personal private lives. I think she‘d be more effective if she could separate the 2 , and judge the cases by how she can professionally help. 5y

CoffeeNBooks I think maybe she should find someone else to take his case if she feels too personally involved. 5y

cobwebmoth I don't think she should feel guilty. He made his own choices that led him to this point. 5y

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Andrew65 No reason for her to feel guilty, that part of his life was already over. 5y

Andrew65 @CoffeeNBooks I agree, she should have handed it over to someone else for personal reasons. (edited) 5y

EadieB No she shouldn't feel guilty and I agree that maybe she should find someone else to take his case. 5y

Tove_Reads No. He made his own choices. 5y

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Discussion of Chapter 10 - 12

Question 3 of 6

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ljuliel Yes, I think they‘re well matched and get along well and are good for each other. 5y

EadieB I can see a future for Noel and Faith. They would make a very nice couple together. 5y

CoffeeNBooks I think they definitely have a future together. 5y

cobwebmoth I think so. They seem like a good match. 5y

Andrew65 Hopefully. Although I had wanted Lisa and Noel to get together. 5y

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Discussion of Chapter 10 - 12

Question 2 of 6

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ljuliel Hhhmmmm........well, I‘m not sure if it‘s always possible to do that. Sometimes Life and events that happen to you sorta program you to think a certain way. 5y

EadieB I think Liza needs to find another love interest instead of Anton. 5y

CoffeeNBooks @EadieB I agree! I think she needs to focus on more positive people in her life, and move on from helping Anton so much. It seems like she'd be happier if she didn't have to deal with April, also. 5y

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cobwebmoth Getting away from Anton would definitely be a good start. 5y

Andrew65 @cobwebmoth Totally agree! @EadieB He was holding her life back. 5y

Tove_Reads It‘s impossible to get a woman letting go of a man until she realizes that she has to herself. Then things will move quickly. 5y

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Discussion of Chapter 10 - 12

Question 1 of 6

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ljuliel Well, the thought did cross my mind that I wonder how all these folks functioned before she came to visit ! I don‘t think she minded. I think she liked helping out and giving advice. 5y

EadieB No I think Emily is the type of person who enjoys helping others whenever she can. 5y

CoffeeNBooks I think Emily welcomed the opportunity to help out. I think they rely on her for a lot, but she's helped them form a network so they can rely on each other in her absence. 5y

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cobwebmoth I agree. I think Emily is the kind of person that likes to feel needed. 5y

Andrew65 At times I did feel they relied on her too much, but she did have the unique power to bring out the best in people. 5y

Tove_Reads I have a feeling she would know when to say no. She knew they really needed her help. 5y

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I will shortly post the questions for Chapter 10 - 12 of the #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead of #MindingFrankie.

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Time for sleep. 💤
Managed 2 hrs 2 minutes of this book from the start of the #24B42020 Readathon. A good start. Book left me at a 😢😭 stage.

Will post the questions for the #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead in the morning. Held up today by visiting family and a 240 mile round trip.

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ljuliel No hurry, we‘ll be here. Get some rest. 5y

Andrew65 @ljuliel 😊 Goodnight. 5y

ljuliel 😴 💤 🛌 5y

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Just approaching midnight and the start of the #24B42020 Readathon with the next section of the #MaeveBinchyBuddyRead of #MindingFrankie.

Good luck to all those taking part! 😍👍👏😊🥳

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Discussion of Chapter 7 - 9

Question 6 of 6

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ljuliel No, I think they‘re aware she‘s got some issues. 5y

CoffeeNBooks I think both yes and no. I think they know how Moira is, but I also think that each one gave Moira some information that she didn't already have. She can choose to make something of that or not. I'm hoping Moira will change her ways and let up on Noel a bit. Especially after her evening out with Lisa- maybe they'll become friends and Moira can become a little more human. 5y

EadieB I think that if Moira does become friends with Lisa that will be a good thing and may be able to help Moira settle into her position better. 5y

cobwebmoth I think they both gave her too much information. I hope Moira doesn't keep trying to take Frankie away from Noel, but I'm not holding my breath. 5y

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Discussion of Chapter 7 - 9

Question 5 of 6

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ljuliel She‘s difficult and annoying. You find out why she was like that later in the book. I think she needs a different job. 5y

CoffeeNBooks I think she's a damaged and lonely person, and I think she's toxic to those around her. I'm hoping that spending time with Lisa might change that a bit. I have hope that she'll become a better person in the future. 5y

Tove_Reads Her family background is weird, but it‘s not a reason to treat others like that. She‘s a person I would simply avoid as much as possible in my own life. I probably could too, since she could only be close to me as a neighbor. I doubt I would otherwise run into her 😃 5y

EadieB Once we learned of Moira's background it is easy to understand why she acts the way she does. I think she needs a different job too because she is not being fair to the people she is monitoring. 5y

cobwebmoth She's so bitter about her past that she has no ability to be objective in the present. 5y

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Discussion of Chapter 7 - 9

Question 4 of 6

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ljuliel Sorry. Drawing a blank on this. I‘m half reading, half listening. No answer for this one. 5y

CoffeeNBooks Again, I think Des misunderstood Frank taking so long to contact him. Add to that what Des' aunt told him, and I can completely understand why he initially acted the way he did toward Frank. He doesn't know Frank, and has no reason to think he didn't have a part in how his family treated Rita. 5y

ljuliel Thanks @coffeenbooks. I just now remembered who he was. He played such a tiny part in the book so far, I forgot about him. I think he has every right to have resentment. Growing up without the correct information about the situation, he was probably pretty angry. 5y

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Tove_Reads What is the right way to act, and what is the right attitude? I‘m sure most people are defensive in a situation like this. I hate it when people keep things like this from others, or lies. He totally had the right to know his father when he was growing up. I guess once he found out and he‘s processed everything his resentment will turn from daddy to others. 5y

EadieB Des should have been told sooner who his dad was but I'm sure that Frank understands the situation and why he was not told sooner. 5y

cobwebmoth I thought Des should have given Frank a chance to explain his side of things before getting mad at him. I thought Frank handled things as well as he could. 5y

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ljuliel I already read past this, so I can‘t say much, except I think he made a good decision. 5y

CoffeeNBooks I think he shouldn't have waited so long to contact his son, but I understand that it's his personality to think things through before doing anything. Unfortunately, his son thought that meant he wasn't interested. 5y

Tove_Reads Don‘t know what the right reaction and timespan to something like this is. Since the son is already a grown up you know it‘s too late to be that kind of a father, but the shock of it all might take very different time periods for people to think it over. 5y

EadieB I think Frank should have acknowledged his son's letter sooner and answered him sooner but it was a bit shocking and he had to get used to the news. 5y

cobwebmoth I think for Frank his reaction and the time he took were reasonable. 5y

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ljuliel I liked it. He probably took a lower paying position, but I think he was happier to stay where they are. 5y

CoffeeNBooks I think he probably made the right decision- he and his wife have family and friends where they are, and although the new position would be prestigious, it might not be worth leaving everyone behind and no longer have their support system close by. 5y

Tove_Reads Hard to say. I think he might regret it one day, but since you can only choose one option, the other option will probably haunt in the back of you head at times. 5y

EadieB It probably was the right thing as they have family and friends close by and moving away from that would be hard for his wife. 5y

cobwebmoth I think Declan and Fiona will be happy to keep their family and support system nearby. 5y

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ljuliel It was very sad because he sounded like such a nice guy. I think he was very brave. 5y

Tove_Reads Naturally sad, but it felt out of context. He‘s not one of the characters we are following in this book, and suddenly he gets a lot of attention. 5y

EadieB It was very sad but I think Muttie took things very well considering he only had about 6 months to live. 5y

cobwebmoth It's very sad. I think he seems to be dealing with it as well as anyone could. 5y

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Tove_Reads Have you thought about which author would be good to read after Maeve? I guess you‘ll go for the short story collections after this, but that‘s not my thing. I own one of them though, so I‘ll read that one. 5y

Andrew65 @Tove_Reads I‘m not a great one for short stories either. I will ask people who contribute to the discussions about an author to choose. 5y

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Karkar Oh mine hate it when I am reading and the book accidentally touches them. My little Zelda will try and get under the book to get higher up and in front of it. 🐶🐾❤️ 5y

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Discussion of Chapter 4 - 6

Question 6 of 6

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ljuliel I‘m hoping it was just a temporary slip and won‘t become a routine thing again. 5y

CoffeeNBooks @ljuliel I agree! 5y

EadieB I think that it is a temporary slip but someone needs to tell Moira to back off. 5y

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Tove_Reads I think he‘ll realize it was a big mistake and will try to make up for it. 5y

Andrew65 Hopefully is a temporary slip but am sure Moira will be back the next day and that is very worrying as she will see that he has succumbed. Think the others will have to work hard to cover for him. Without Moira this wouldn‘t have happened. @ljuliel @CoffeeNBooks @EadieB @Tove_Reads 5y

cobwebmoth I agree. 5y

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ljuliel Yes I think he‘s doing great. Moira is really annoying. Trying too hard to butt in when it‘s not necessary. 5y

CoffeeNBooks I think he's doing great. I don't think Noel would have gone to the pub for drinks if Moira hadn't given him such a hard time. She seems to be working against him and causing him extra unnecessary stress by looking for things to bother him about. 5y

EadieB I think Noel is doing a great job too and with Lisa's help it can only get better. I agree about Moira causing too much stress for Noel and she does need to back off. 5y

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Tove_Reads He is, but too much is too much. I believe in changing everything at once, but only if a person is balanced, which he is not. It takes a long time to recover. 5y

Andrew65 He is doing a great job, supported by those around him. Moira is very annoying and is starting to cause problems which could lead to Frankie going into care, and the data is terrible for children that go into care. Surely there are more important cases she should be focusing on rather than pandering to her own bias. @ljuliel @CoffeeNBooks @EadieB @Tove_Reads 5y

cobwebmoth I think Noel is doing very well considering everything. I really don't like Moira. 5y

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ljuliel I guess so....it seems to be working out so far, and she‘s a big help with everything. 5y

CoffeeNBooks I think it makes sense- Lisa needed a place to live, she seems to be happy helping Noel, and Noel really needed someone other than his parents to relate to. 5y

EadieB I think Lisa moving in with Noel is a good thing for all as Noel needs help and Lisa needs a place to stay. A win-win situation! 5y

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Tove_Reads In the long run no, but for right now yes. 5y

Andrew65 That was an interesting development. It does seem to suit them both and they are both getting something from it. I wonder what will happen long-term. @ljuliel @CoffeeNBooks @eadieb @tove_reads 5y

cobwebmoth At first I thought it was a little odd, but it seems to be working for now. 5y

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ljuliel They sound as if they were never well matched and should have split up long ago. Yes, he should have sat down with his daughter to talk about what happened , but it doesn‘t sound like any of them are good at communicating. 5y

CoffeeNBooks That was so strange, but then the way that the family is portrayed as being so noncommunicative seems odd. Lisa's mom's response when Lisa's dad told her was so bizarre. 5y

EadieB Lisa's parents are definitely a bit odd. Her father should have talked to her after The Incident but then I don't think he knows much about communicating. 5y

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Tove_Reads A “good auld” Irish couple, forced to marry back in the days. Sad. 5y

Andrew65 Very sad all round. Is that really how you want to live your life! 🤯 Fancy not even talking about it and letting her move out without even having talked about it. She is better well away from them! Lisa‘s mother is as bad as her dad, has she got no self- respect? @ljuliel @CoffeeNBooks @EadieB @Tove_Reads 5y

cobwebmoth Her parents are so cold. I don't understand living your life with that kind of detachment. 5y

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ljuliel I‘d like her to end up with Noel, but they don‘t sound like they have that sort of relationship. 5y

CoffeeNBooks @ljuliel I agree- I think she and Noel would be good for each other. 5y

EadieB I would like to see her end up with Noel and they would be a better match. 5y

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Tove_Reads Noel, but I think she could and should find a third man that would be right for her 5y

Andrew65 Whilst Lisa is focused on Anton nothing will develop with Noel things could change of she kicks Anton into touch. @ljuliel @CoffeeNBooks @EadieB @Tove_Reads 5y

cobwebmoth Noel would definitely be better than Anton, but they just seem more like pals at this point. 5y

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ljuliel He doesn‘t sound like a very likable character. Too fake. Sorta like a used car salesman who runs a restaurant. Also he sounds like a womanizer. 5y

CoffeeNBooks I don't like him at all. He doesn't want Lisa around when it's not convenient for him, but he expects her to be there when he wants her there. 5y

EadieB I don't get good feelings about Anton either. He's nothing but a heartbreaker. 5y

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Tove_Reads Douchbag. Only interest in me, myself and I. 5y

Andrew65 I agree with you all, a very unlikable character and a user! She needs to distance herself from him. @ljuliel @CoffeeNBooks @EadieB @Tove_Reads 5y

cobwebmoth I agree. Anton is awful. 5y

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rubyslippersreads Of course I‘m behind, as usual. 😏 5y

Andrew65 @rubyslippersreads It‘s okay, we‘ll be here when you get to the questions. 😊👍 5y

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Question 6 of 6

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CoffeeNBooks I'm really enjoying this book so far, and enjoying catching up with some of the characters from Quentins. 5y

Andrew65 @CoffeeNBooks Maeve Binchy has such an easy writing style, which makes the book very enjoyable to read - almost reads itself. I agree good to see characters from other books put in an appearance. 5y

EadieB I‘m glad we are getting more information on some of the characters that we have met before. 5y

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CoffeeNBooks @Andrew65 I'm definitely going to read more of her books! Quentins is the only one I've read. 5y

Andrew65 @CoffeeNBooks I‘d definitely recommend them. Amongst my favourites would be Heart and Soul, Nights of Rain and Stars, Scarlet Feather. 5y

ljuliel I like it very much. Recognizing a lot of the same names as many of her other books. They all tie in together 5y

Tove_Reads Happy that it‘s not one of those ‘novels‘ which is not really a novel, but short stories. 5y

Andrew65 @Tove_Reads I agree. 5y

cobwebmoth I'm enjoying it so far. 5y

TheBookHippie I‘m loving the flow. I always feel I‘m sitting with a friend over hot tea and listening to a good yarn 5y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Always the ultimate cosy read! 5y

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CoffeeNBooks I think so- and I think Emily will help him out and be supportive of him. 5y

Andrew65 @CoffeeNBooks Yes I do think he will be, and especially if Emily is around to support him. 5y

EadieB Yes I think Noel will be a terrific dad and it will be great if Emily would support him too. 5y

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ljuliel I think he‘d try really hard but it‘d be a stressful position for anyone to be in when they barely knew each other, then to be responsible for all this on his own. 5y

Tove_Reads He might grow in to one. 5y

cobwebmoth I hope he can be a good father. I think it will take courage for him to be honest about his struggles. 5y

TheBookHippie I think so. Support however -will be necessary for sure. 5y

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CoffeeNBooks I was surprised that Stella turned him down when he asked. I can't quite figure out why she did that. 5y

Andrew65 I think they should have done, especially in Ireland, to give the baby legitimacy. 5y

EadieB I think it would be best for the baby‘s sake for them to get married. 5y

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ljuliel That would be a nice gesture , if only for a very short amount of time. 5y

Tove_Reads Absolutely not. No point. 5y

TheBookHippie NOOOO 5y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie Didn‘t quite hear you. 🤣 5y

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CoffeeNBooks I thought he would change his mind at some point, I just wasn't sure what would make him change his mind. 5y

Andrew65 I was certain he would change his position and stand up and look after the baby. @CoffeeNBooks 5y

EadieB At first he was in denial but I thought he would come around and take care of the baby. 5y

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ljuliel I think he should have agreed to help her out in any way possible. I didn‘t think he‘d help at all. (edited) 5y

Tove_Reads I guess you grow up really fast in a situation like this. Not everyone, but the shock he must have gotten when he heard the news must have been massive! 5y

Andrew65 @ljuliel I always thought he‘d come round. 5y

Andrew65 @Tove_Reads You can understand him running out initially with the shock! 5y

cobwebmoth I thought he should have been kinder in listening to Stella. I was afraid he wouldn't be able to leave the alcohol behind. 5y

TheBookHippie Run. Yay I‘m catching up! Read answer questions read 🤣 5y

Andrew65 @TheBookHippie 😍 5y

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