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Circle of Friends

A Novel

A Novel

A Novel

A Novel

By Maeve Binchy

By Maeve Binchy

By Maeve Binchy

By Maeve Binchy

By Maeve Binchy

By Maeve Binchy

By Maeve Binchy
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By Maeve Binchy
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May 29, 2007 | ISBN 9780385341738

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Oct 01, 1991 | ISBN 9780440211266

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    About Circle of Friends

    It began with Benny Hogan and Eve Malone, growing up, inseparable, in the village of Knockglen. Benny—the only child, yearning to break free from her adoring parents…Eve—the orphaned offspring of a convent handyman and a rebellious blueblood, abandoned by her mother’s wealthy family to be raised by nuns. Eve and Benny—they knew the sins and secrets behind every villager’s lace curtains…except their own.

    It widened at Dublin, at the university where Benny and Eve met beautiful Nan Mahlon and Jack Foley, a doctor’s handsome son. But heartbreak and betrayal would bring the worlds of Knockglen and Dublin into explosive collision. Long-hidden lies would emerge to test the meaning of love and the strength of ties held within the fragile gold bands of a…Circle Of Friends.

    About Circle of Friends

    “[An] irresistible invitation to share the lives of people who believe in enduring values.”—Detroit Free Press

    It began with Benny Hogan and Eve Malone, growing up, inseparable, in the village of Knockglen.

    Benny—the only child, yearning to break free from her adoring parents. . . .
    Eve—the orphaned offspring of a convent handyman and a rebellious blueblood, abandoned by her mother’s wealthy family to be raised by nuns.
    Eve and Benny—they knew the sins and secrets behind every villager’s lace curtains . . . except their own.

    It widened at Dublin, at the university where Benny and Eve met beautiful Nan Mahlon and Jack Foley, a doctor’s handsome son. But heartbreak and betrayal would bring the worlds of Knockglen and Dublin into explosive collision. Long-hidden lies would emerge to test the meaning of love and the strength of ties held within the fragile gold bands of a. . . Circle Of Friends.

    Praise for Circle of Friends

    “A rare pleasure . . . at terrific tale, told by a master storyteller.”—Susan Isaacs, The New York Times Book Review

    “Circle of Friends welcomes you in.”—The Washington Post

    About Circle of Friends

    “[An] irresistible invitation to share the lives of people who believe in enduring values.”—Detroit Free Press

    It began with Benny Hogan and Eve Malone, growing up, inseparable, in the village of Knockglen.

    Benny—the only child, yearning to break free from her adoring parents. . . .
    Eve—the orphaned offspring of a convent handyman and a rebellious blueblood, abandoned by her mother’s wealthy family to be raised by nuns.
    Eve and Benny—they knew the sins and secrets behind every villager’s lace curtains . . . except their own.

    It widened at Dublin, at the university where Benny and Eve met beautiful Nan Mahlon and Jack Foley, a doctor’s handsome son. But heartbreak and betrayal would bring the worlds of Knockglen and Dublin into explosive collision. Long-hidden lies would emerge to test the meaning of love and the strength of ties held within the fragile gold bands of a. . . Circle Of Friends.

    Praise for Circle of Friends

    “A rare pleasure . . . at terrific tale, told by a master storyteller.”—Susan Isaacs, The New York Times Book Review

    “Circle of Friends welcomes you in.”—The Washington Post

    About Circle of Friends

    It began with Benny Hogan and Eve Malone, growing up, inseparable, in the village of Knockglen. Benny–the only child, yearning to break free from her adoring parents… Eve–the orphaned offspring of a convent handyman and a rebellious blueblood, abandoned by her mother’s wealthy family to be raised by nuns. Eve and Benny–they knew the sins and secrets behind every villager’s lace curtains…except their own.

    It widened at Dublin, at the university where Benny and Eve met beautiful Nan Mahlon and Jack Foley, a doctor’s handsome son. But heartbreak and betrayal would bring the worlds of Knockglen and Dublin into explosive collision. Long-hidden lies would emerge to test the meaning of love and the strength of ties held within the fragile gold bands of a… Circle Of Friends.

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    About Maeve Binchy

    Maeve Binchy was born in County Dublin and educated at the Holy Child convent in Killiney and at University College, Dublin. After a spell as a teacher she joined The Irish Times. Her first novel, Light a Penny Candle, was published in 1982, and she went… More about Maeve Binchy

    About Maeve Binchy

    Maeve Binchy was born in County Dublin and educated at the Holy Child convent in Killiney and at University College, Dublin. After a spell as a teacher she joined The Irish Times. Her first novel, Light a Penny Candle, was published in 1982, and she went… More about Maeve Binchy

    About Maeve Binchy

    Maeve Binchy was born in County Dublin and educated at the Holy Child convent in Killiney and at University College, Dublin. After a spell as a teacher she joined The Irish Times. Her first novel, Light a Penny Candle, was published in 1982, and she went… More about Maeve Binchy

    About Maeve Binchy

    Maeve Binchy was born in County Dublin and educated at the Holy Child convent in Killiney and at University College, Dublin. After a spell as a teacher she joined The Irish Times. Her first novel, Light a Penny Candle, was published in 1982, and she went… More about Maeve Binchy

    Product Details

    Category: Women’s Fiction | Literary Fiction

    Paperback | $17.00
    Published by Dell
    May 29, 2007 | 608 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8-1/4 | ISBN 9780385341738

    Category: Women’s Fiction | Literary Fiction

    Mass Market Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Dell
    Oct 01, 1991 | 608 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-7/8 | ISBN 9780440211266

    Category: Women’s Fiction | Literary Fiction

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Dell
    Sep 04, 2007 | 608 Pages | ISBN 9780440337614

    Category: Women’s Fiction | Literary Fiction | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $9.99
    Published by Random House Audio
    Aug 01, 2000 | 180 Minutes | ISBN 9780553752656
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