Simon Boswell
3) Second best
Language
English
Description
Graham Holt the middle-aged village postmaster decides to break the cycle of emptiness as he applies to adopt James, a lonely, rage-filled boy as starved for love as Graham is. Together, Graham and James discover families aren't born, they're made. One risk, one joy, one act of trust at a time.
Language
English
Description
In the village of Monte Athena in Italy at the turn of the 19th century, necklines are high, parents are rigid, and marriage is seldom a matter of love. Thus, Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia but she only has eyes for Lysander, while her father wants only Demetrius for his son-in-law. Poor Helena burns hot for Demetrius, who avoids her like the plague. Meanwhile, fairy king Oberon is engaged in a battle of wits with his queen, Titania, and...