Adult Book Discussion This Thursday

Elise Barack leads a discussion of Peter Cameron’s 6^th novel, Coral Glynn this Thursday 2/13 at 7:15 pm.  The program will be held in the Children’s Programming Room downstairs.

Coral Glynn, an atmospheric period piece filled with an aura of sadness, explores how desire and need can quickly turn to love. Set in post-World War II England, this gothic mystery, with overtones of Rebecca, tells the tale of a young nurse who arrives at an isolated manse, early in the spring of 1950. Hired to nurse the dying Mrs. Hart, Coral also encounters Mrs. Prence, the perpetually disgruntled housekeeper, and Major Clement Hart, Mrs. Hart's war-ravaged son.  After Mrs. Hart’s death, the unexpected transpires. Coral receives a hasty marriage proposal from Major and shortly thereafter, she comes upon a young girl tied to a tree as part of a frightening, dangerous game.  When the child is later found murdered suspicion falls upon Coral.

This beautifully written book, with its many plot twists, holds promise for a lively discussion. We hope you can join us.

For additional insights see articles in the New York Times and on NPR.