Peggy is eighty and the family are having a birthday party. Her son's gift of a beautifully crafted notebook comes with a request. Peggy's not so keen on telling her own story, but each of her family and neighbours has a story to tell, revealing not just Peggy's life but that of her village, tucked beneath Cader Idris on the southern fringes of Snowdownia.

Bought while on holiday in North Wales and this is a delightful read. The story of a village in Snowdonia through the times, mainly centred on Peggy and each chapter is told by a different person at a different time. It's about love, loss, friendships, mental illness but mostly about food - cakes, iceceams, stews and as a wee bonus the recipes are included as well.

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Caught at the old gang meet up. Thank you!

This had much more depth than I was expecting. I thought it really showed how you can never know what other people's lives are really like. I loved the food element running throughout. Thanks for bringing this one along Kinedi as I don't think I would have come across it otherwise.

And off it goes to the winner of the International RABCK sweeps. Hope they enjoy it as much as I did.

Thank you for sending the book. This looks promising, and it is also one that I would probably not come across.

I knew it was the kind of book I would enjoy, and I enjoyed it even more than I expected. I loved the characters and the food bits as well. A great read for me.

Congratulations. I hope you enjoy this read for the culinary sweeps.

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A sad and moving book.

Sent to elis-fromSweden who has it on her wishlist.
Enjoy and have a nice Christmas time! :-)

Thank you so much! I think it is on my wishlist since the virtual convention I got plenty of tips there. Perhaps it was you who talked about the book, Harobed82?