Fanny Pye's London house, bought for a song many years earlier, is now worth a small fortune. When she intervenes in a street brawl and is hospitalised, her children tactfully suggest that she move to the suburbs, coincidently releasing some useful 'family money'. Fanny has different views about inheritance and property and is anyway more concerned that she cannot properly remember the events of that night which ended in the death of a stranger. Then, as her amnesia clears, she is overwhelmed by a terrible sense of danger.
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Nina Bawden's readers should be numbered like the sands of the sea . . . This is a wonderfully satisfying novel, wise, tolerant, witty (GUARDIAN )
Marvellous . . . Funny, subtle, sympathetic (OBSERVER )
One of the wisest and most versatile of our novelists (CHRISTOPHER WORDSWORTH, GUARDIAN )
Marvellous . . . Funny, subtle, sympathetic (OBSERVER )
One of the wisest and most versatile of our novelists (CHRISTOPHER WORDSWORTH, GUARDIAN )
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A wonderfully compelling, ironic novel about families, old age and money, with all the tempo of a thriller.
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Although the book was certainly not a fun read it was at times amusing while dealing with such serious matters as the 'family money' of the title, something that concerns many of the older generation. I could almost see/hear my mother in the main character of the book, who is entirely credible, as were most of the other characters. Bawden is also a keen observer of family relationships, in particular those between mothers and their grown-up children who are themselves parents. On the whole an enjoyable read.
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I read this book a few years ago and loved it, and was delighted to find it again when browsing Amazon. The story has great characters and a gripping plot, while still being a gentle and entertaining read. I just love this book, but I'm not exactly sure why - I suppose this shows what a talented writer Nina Bawden is.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This book had credible characters, but a promising start was spoiled by a lack lustre ending.
The central character appeared about 20 years older than she was supposed to be, but gained my sympathy. Her adult children were not particularly likeable but fitted the plot. The other main character in the story seemed to run out of steam and nothing was ever resolved with him, leaving you wondering what the story was really all about.
The central character appeared about 20 years older than she was supposed to be, but gained my sympathy. Her adult children were not particularly likeable but fitted the plot. The other main character in the story seemed to run out of steam and nothing was ever resolved with him, leaving you wondering what the story was really all about.
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