Our book pick for our May discussion is The Moon-Spinners by Mary Stewart. Here is a synopsis of the book:
Impetuous and attractive, Nicola Ferris has just arrived in Crete for a holiday when she sees an egret fly out of a lemon grove. On impulse, she follows the bird’s path into the White Mountains. There she discovers a young Englishman who, hiding out in the hills and less than pleased to have been discovered, sends Nicola packing with the order to keep out of his affairs. This, of course, Nicola is unable to do, and before long events lead to a stunning climax among the fishing boats of Agios Georgios Bay.
In this bestselling novel, first published in 1963 and made into a successful movie starring Hayley Mills the following year, Mary Stewart, in her magical way, evokes Crete as she has Delphi, Provence, Northumberland, and the Hebrides in her other books. With her keen delineation of character, she once again casts a spell of suspense and romance.
Debby picked the book and is looking forward to a great discussion. The story takes place in Crete, Greece where Debby and Gary lived when they were first married. They have even been in the windmills that are part of the story.
Debby will be making a Greek treat for us to share at our book discussion. Hope to see you at the Mitchell home on Tuesday May 17 at 7pm.
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