Author:Frank O'Connor,Julian Barnes
The story of the title deals with a little boy named Larry and his feelings towards his father. When his father returns home from World War II, Larry is resentful and jealous of losing his mother's undivided attention, and finds himself in a constant struggle to win back her affections.
Maeve Binchy has a gimlet eye for the seething cauldron of emotions which lies beneath the surface of everyday life
—— Irish IndependentAn adept storyteller with a sharp eye for social nuances and a pleasing affection for her characters
—— Sunday TimesCompulsive reading . . . Ms Binchy has the true story-teller's knack
—— ObserverShukman's prose is utterly seductive
—— Literary ReviewPacy, pithy and full of wonderful, (often humorous) moments
—— ScotsmanSpine-chilling twists and turns - Graham Greene eat your heart out
—— TatlerDarien Dogs is a bullishly confident and vivacious collection
—— Time OutBeautifully paced and pitched
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