Tim Farrington is the author of Lizzie's War, The Monk Downstairs, --a New York Times Notable Book--and The Monk Upstairs, as well as the critically acclaimed novels The California Book of the Dead and Blues for Hannah.
"I am caught and held firm by Tim Farrington's tender treatment of his characters and their humanity." - Jennifer Lauck, New York Times Bestselling author of Blackbird"Farrington writes with deft humor and poignancy about human relationships and the quirks of the human heart." - Lolly Winston, author of Good Grief"Consistently witty and utterly charming..." - Washington Post Book World"A fun, lively novel about what happens to a couple after the initial glow of love." - Library Journal"A rare realistic portrait of a romantic relationship between two complicated, funny, loving adults." - Booklist"An enjoyable read with interesting and engaging characters who spur us to think more seriously about love, faith, death." - Spirituality and Health magazine
"A fun, lively novel about what happens to a couple after the initial glow of love." -- Library Journal"A rare realistic portrait of a romantic relationship between two complicated, funny, loving adults." -- Booklist"I am caught and held firm by Tim Farrington's tender treatment of his characters and their humanity." -- Jennifer Lauck, New York Times Bestselling author of Blackbird"Farrington writes with deft humor and poignancy about human relationships and the quirks of the human heart." -- Lolly Winston, author of Good Grief"Consistently witty and utterly charming..." -- Washington Post Book World"An enjoyable read with interesting and engaging characters who spur us to think more seriously about love, faith, death." -- Spirituality and Health magazine
How does a couple become a couple, especially when one person has been segregated from society for a long period of time? In a delightful follow-up to The Monk Downstairs, Farrington continues the story of Mike and Rebecca, who are getting married. Mike, a former monk, had been renting from Rebecca when they fell in love. Now, as this novel opens, Rebecca is standing in the back of the church, but there's no groom. Rebecca manages to find him and the ceremony goes off without a hitch. They honeymoon in Hawaii, but Mike is still wrapped up in the contemplative life, rising early to meditate and attend mass. Reconciling his new life with the old one will take some doing. In addition to acclimating as newlyweds, Mike and Rebecca must deal with the impending death of Rebecca's mother. At the same time, Rebecca's daughter, Mary Martha, has asked to join Mike on his trips to early morning mass. This is a fun, lively novel about what happens to a couple after the initial glow of love. Recommended especially for the fans of the author's previous book.-Robin Nesbitt, Columbus Metropolitan Lib., OH Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.
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