Hi all. We met in Lady Jane's garden on a perfect day, with Princess Stella, Lady Margaret Hayes, Lady Susan Wood, the Crown Princess Margaret, The Lady Rosalind, The Hon Patricia (Bunty) Strauss and her sister in law Elizabeth, the Maharani of Bonnells Bay. The champagne was by appointment, poured by Sir Keith himself. Cook managed a wonderful feast of ripe cheeses and oat crackers, with a rich rum chocolate cake to follow. What fun!
Seriously, Sue reported in on Clare who is in palliative care, with her son Jonathan in attendance until tomorrow. We were in awe of her organisation and command of the situation. She knew it was book day and that we would be discussing Burial Rites.
Jane was able to share a book and great photos of a trip to Iceland a few years ago, with landscapes and houses like those in the novel. The book was greatly appreciated by all of us. The main idea was 'doing the right thing'. Agnes was a flawed heroine but most of the characters showed growth throughout the story - even Toti, who disappointed some by not being the one to hear Agnes' story at the end. Margret, the mother was the key, setting the tone. Others thought it fitting that she was the one to hear the story.
We spent time casting the film based on the book - but heard that the film is already in production.
The May book is to be The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan, at Stella's place. I have the April meeting - on the long weekend - when we look at the Evie Wyld. We have some apologies already, with Jane, Sue E, and Maggie all travelling. But looks like we will still have a quorum. See you then.
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