I loved this book. I think because I have read quite a few books
about the raw and raunchy side of life lately, this especially appealed to me.
The story is a simple one, Wilfred
Price asks Grace Reece to marry him and not soon afterwards, realizes he has
made a mistake. Not only is he not in
love with Grace, he finds himself to be infatuated with another woman, Flora Edwards.
The story is set in a small village in
Wales in the 1920s and is a wonderful depiction of life in that day. Wilfred’s mother died when he was born and he
has lived with his father for his twenty-seven years. Wilfred is an undertaker by trade and
throughout the book he remembers advice and wisdom from his apprentice-master,
Ogmore Auden. Auden’s voice gives
Wilfred courage and strength to pursue his heart’s desire.
The bond between Wilfred and his
father is a strong one and is enjoyable to read about. The unfolding of Grace’s tale and the
consequences of Wilfred’s proposal to her are also interesting. I enjoyed the descriptions of Narberth,
Wales. I would highly recommend this
book.
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