Journal Entry 1 by seethroughfaith from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi Finland on Thursday, June 26, 2008

Synopsis
This is a wonderful novel from the best-selling author of "Miss Garnet's Angel" and "Instances of the Number 3". Many years ago, Mr. Golightly wrote a work of dramatic fiction which grew to be an international best-seller. But his reputation is on the decline and he finds himself out of touch with the modern world. He decides to take a holiday and comes to the ancient village of Great Calne, hoping to use the opportunity to bring his great work up to date. But, he soon finds that events take over his plans and that the themes he has written on are being strangely replicated in the lives of the villagers he is staying among. He meets Ellen Thomas, a reclusive artist, young Johnny Spence, an absconding school boy, and the tough-minded Paula who works at the local pub. As he comes to know his neighbours better, Mr. Golightly begins to examine his attitude to love, and to ponder the terrible catastrophe of his son's death. And, as the drama unfolds, we begin to learn the true and extraordinary identity of Mr. Golightly and the nature of the secret sorrow which haunts him links him to his new friends.

Mysterious, light of touch, witty and profound, "Mr Golightly's Holiday" confirms Salley Vickers's reputation as one of our most original and engaging novelists.

About the Author
Sally Vickers divides her time between London, the West Country and Venice. She is the highly acclaimed, best selling author of Miss Garnet's Angel and Instances of the Number 3. Previously a university lecturer in English, when not writing she practises as a psychologist and still lectures widely on the connections between literature, psychology and religion. 

Journal Entry 2 by seethroughfaith from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi Finland on Monday, July 21, 2008

I loved this book. But I just got it back from a non-BC friend who hadn't liked it at all because of the picture it painted of God (which he felt was not accurate) Makes me want to re-read the book so it's now on my PC shelf. To be read again ...later!