Circle of Friends
Author: Maeve Binchy
Benny and her best friend Eve have grown up in Knockglen, a sleepy small town. When they are old enough, their one thought is to get to Dublin, to university and freedom. But it is in Knockglen that Benny and Eve’s new friends will find passion, tragedy and the independence they yearn for…..Read More
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