A review by thisandthatwithkaren
Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy

5.0

I read this when it first came out as part of my book club subscription, I had a collection of about 10 books on my shelves and they were all well read over the years.

Childhood friends Benny and Eve, grew up together in the Irish village of Knockglen where the pace of life is slow and opportunities for romance slim., and when they start University in the big city the girls make new friends, and enjoy romance and freedom that Universary life offers. While city life has its excitement they must return to the Village at the weekends. Benny the only child, yearning to break free from her adoring parents while Eve the orphaned offspring of a convent handyman and a rebellious blueblood, abandoned by her mother's wealthy family to be raised by nuns. Eve and Benny they knew the sins and secrets behind every villager's lace curtains...except their own

I really enjoyed the novel, it has wonderful characters and a great plot. I love being transported to Ireland and diving into the lives of these friends. An easy read and entertaining I highly recommend this book to all my friends