The Spirit of Covington (Ladies of Covington)
As cozy as a cup of tea and a favorite cat, the latest in the Covington series will delight fans with yet another visit with Hannah, Grace, and Amelia. As in the three previous novels (The Ladies of Covington Send TheirLove [2000],The Gardens of Covington[2001], From the Heart of Covington[2002]), the sixtysomething ladies struggle with life events both large and small. This tale opens with a fire that leaves the friends with little more than the clothes on their backs. Losing their home separates the women, and the resulting isolation brings on its own stress. Amelia struggles with depression, Grace is trapped in a live-in relationship with Bob, and Hannah stews. Through many trials and tribulations the ladies come to question the lives they have built for themselves, and their very friendships seem in peril. In the end, however, the unity of the three is upheld and the conclusion is pure Medlicott--sweet and uplifting. Fans of Jan Karon, Delia Parr, and Ann Ross will enjoy these gentle novels.Neal WyattCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved