A WEEK IN WINTER

When Maudie married a widower, she attempted to be a good wife and mother, but it wasn't easy. Now that she's a widow, money has become an issue, and she finds she has to forfeit the family's summer home, Moorgate, in Cornwall, to the dismay of her grown stepchildren. Josephine Bailey provides dimension as she breathes life into these characters, revealing their jealousies, frustrations, and complicated interpersonal relationships. With Moorgate on the market, the potential buyers prove to be complicated and fascinating as the reasons for their interest in the old place emerge. Bailey's ability to present believable personality nuances with perfect accents enhances a wonderful story. B.J.P. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB / MAR 03]