Really enjoyed this story without liking the main character which was a little strange.

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Picked this up in The Bean today whilst dropping some books off with waderwoman. Couldn't remember if this was the one I'd read or Flight of the Maidens but will pop it on my TBR pile. Many thanks Belleangel!

Picked up when I was at the Nottm BC meet-up today. I've read 'The Future Homemakers of America' & really liked it.

Synopsis
'An irrepressible adventurer, Poppy is a comic combination of innocence and pluck, but although this is a brisk, breezy read, it's also a novel with serious bite.' Daily Mail The new novel from the bestselling author of THE FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA. One unforgettable woman and her wayward path through the twentieth century. What hope is there for Poppy Minkel? She has kinky hair, out-sticking ears, too yellow a neck and an appetite for fun, and her mother Dora despairs of ever finding her a husband, despite the Minkel's Mustard fortune that seasons these dubious attractions. When Daddy disappears, Poppy's tendency to the unusual is quietly allowed to flourish. World War I opens new horizons. With never a moment of self-doubt, she invents her own extraordinary life in step with the unfolding century. Narrated by a heroine as original and enchanting as Sally Bowles, The Unfortunates is an hilarious, sweeping celebration of passion's triumph over prudence.

Great book, I read it all over the Easter weekend. Laurie Graham writes about people who are 'out of step' with everyone else.I didn't dislike Poppy, she didn't give 100% to parenting or work but she was her own person. It was funny when she went to live with Reggie's family in 'Meltun Merbrey'.

Thanks for sharing Belleangel & house-elfdobby

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To be taken to the Con

Picked up at the book swap table at the Convention in London. I shall read, write another journal entry and wild release.

I enjoyed this book - after a little bit of a slow start. A good story about the lives of an extended family and circle of friends that romps along through several generations.

Taken along to a mini bookcrossing meet with Pakasanelly at Inverness railway station.

A rather belated journal to say I did indeed receive this book from Swan-Scot last Wednesday evening. Not sure if this is my cup of tea or not, but have added to my TBR!

Update 12th July: Sorry, but I'm not going to manage to read this anytime soon - my new career starts in two days time! Sending it on its way...

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