September 29, Meeting at Claire’s Breton Woods Condo

Submitted by Ann Sevigny

It was a beautiful day to meet at Claire’s in Bretton Woods,  always a treat to view the mountain in any season.  We enjoyed wonderful hors d’oeuvers, and deserts and thanks to Claire for treating us to what could be the last cookout of the season (sorry we forgot the potato salad).    

It was great to see that MJ could make this meeting and we got to meet our newest member Mary O’Brien – welcome Mary!  

Joy let us through the discussion on “A Fall of Marigolds” where the author tied in events from 1911, 2001, and 2011.  This Book was enjoyed by most, and specific parts such as Taryn’s life at Ellis Island were very interesting.  The detail describing what was experienced by those nearby as the towers fell was sad but illuminating. The main question discussed of course was whether Taryn should have told Andrew about his wife’s deceit.  Did making her also a jewel thief add anything to the plot?  We talked about Taryn’s and Clara’s feelings of guilt for the deaths of Kent and Edward. 

In the end Clara finds strength to locate Edward’s family and discover that he did share her feelings and is able to accept her love for Dr. Ethan.  Taryn finds that her husband did receive her text on 9/11 and replied that she should “be happy”.  These circumstances allow them to leave the “in-between” place and the book ends happily.  

1.  The Book Chosen for discussion in 

     December is (finally):

     The Radium Girls by Kate Moore

     Note:  There is no November Meeting

2.  Next Meeting:  October 27

     Place:  Diane will host the meeting

     For discussion:  A Piece of the World 

     by Christina Baker Kline

     Stephanie will submit suggestions for 

     January discussion

3.  Christmas Luncheon:  

     December 15, 2019 at 12:30 p.m.

     Six Burner Café in Plymouth

     Marilyn  will make the reservation