Quentins

Quentins

by Maeve Binchy (Author)

Synopsis

Every table at Quentins Restaurant has a thousand stories to tell: tales of love, betrayal and revenge. Ella Brady wants to make a documentary about the renowned Dublin restaurant that has captured the spirit of a generation and a city in the years it has been open. In Maeve Binchy's magical QUENTINS you will meet new friends and old: the twins from SCARLET FEATHER, the Signora from EVENING CLASS, Ria from TARA ROAD - and a host of fresh faces. There is Monica, the ever-cheerful Australian waitress, and Blouse Brennan, whose simplicity disguises a sharp mind and a heart of gold. Presiding over Quentins are Patrick and Brenda Brennan, who have made Quentins such a legend. But even they have a story and a sadness which is hidden from the public gaze. As Ella uncovers more of what has gone on, she wonders about the wisdom of bringing it to the screen. Should the restaurant keep its secrets?

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 448
Edition: New
Publisher: Orion
Published: 31 Mar 2003

ISBN 10: 0752849522
ISBN 13: 9780752849522
Book Overview: Maeve Binchy is one of today's most successful and best-loved authors, read all over the world and translated into 30 languages Her last seven novels have been No. 1 bestsellers GUARDIAN fastsellers - SCARLET FEATHER and TARA ROAD took the No.1 slot and THE GLASS LAKE and EVENING CLASS both reached No.2 There are now over 5 million copies of Maeve Binchy Orion paperbacks in print 'Full of characteristic humour and warmth, a lovely read' SUNDAY MIRROR 'She is one of the few writers who can pull at your heartstrings ... The author's great skill is to draw you into the world she creates, so that reading her books is like gossiping with old friends ... This is a book which would be perfect self- indulgence on a summer's day or one to cheer a rainy one' DAILY EXPRESS 'Maeve Binchy is back. In exuberant fettle and fine form she's returned to the bestselling bookshelves ... QUENTINS, her new book, is one for her fans worldwide to really get into: another joyful, absorbing Binchy read with lots of heart' IRISH TIMES In the top 100 bestselling Irish titles Maeve Binchy occupies seven of the top twenty places including the number one slot

Media Reviews
'This is vintage Binchy, complete with engaging character-driven plot and lively evocation of the 20th century...Binchy draws her characters with a loving hand, bringing back several from earlier books to add to the satisfying mix.' GOOD BOOK GUIDE 'Three years ago Maeve Binchy announced her retirement from novel-writing to concentrate on her garden and the odd short story. This isthe first serving of Binchy-lite, but hardened fans needn't fear - by interlinking her tales, Binchy has served up something strikingly similar to a full-sized portion of her traditional Irish stew....Just as filling as usual'EVENING STANDARD
Author Bio
Maeve Binchy was born in County Dublin and came to fame first as London Correspondent for the Irish Times. Her first novel, Light A Penny Candle made her famous in the UK and USA. She lives in County Dublin with her husband, Gordon Snell.