I could see, smell and almost taste the food served every Sunday - feel the texture of the fabrics on the clothes of the ladies - feel the movement of the boats during the races - all these elements make for an exciting read.

The writer has painted pictures of the journey and the people she meets along the way. Enjoy the charactors and how Ms. Bloom rapped up each of the stories along Lillian journey.

overall enjoyed the characters and the story line.