First published as two novels under a pseudonym, The Diaries of Jane Somers caused a sensation when the author later revealed that she was the world famous novelist, Doris Lessing.

Smart, well off and successful editor of a glossy magazine, Janna Somers is in control of her destiny. But the death of her first husband and then of her mother opens a space in Janna's fashionable armour that she hadnt expected. d into that space creeps Maudie Fowler, a stubborn old woman both frail and alone. As the difficult friendship between them grows, Jannas vision of the world and of herself begins to deepen and change. At last the space is wide enough to allow something even more unexpected to happen - and the middle aged woman with the perfect life finds herself falling in love for the very first time.

RELEASE NOTES:

Sending to nice-cup-of-tea as a RABCK

Hope you enjoy it! :o)

Sent this as a very kind Birthday present from caffcaff

The diaries introduce us to Jane, an intelligent and beautiful magazine editor concerned with success, clothes and comfort. After her husband, then her mother, die from cancer she befriends ninety something Maudie, whose poverty and squalor contrast with her own life.

Beautifully written - thoughtful reflections on how society shuns its weakest member. touching...