Ellie Hopeson 91

Muriel Freeborn has given her heroine Ellie Hopeson the same age as her own ninety-one. We can safely anticipate from the surname Hopeson that Ellie is a woman of fortitude and hope with a loving and forgiving nature.Ellie accepts the slower pace of life her age demands and uses the time released to contemplate her past. She remembers her husband Norman parents and sister Patricia long since emigrated to Australia all now dead. She treasures the support of her neighbour Bea and son Brian.A visit from Patricias daughter Maisie reveals a disturbing family secret which takes some acceptance and leads to a further visitation from Australia. However there is a final suggestive twist!This is a peaceful read and one to inspire all of us readers whatever our age!