A few years ago, a friend of mine recommended I read Hamnet, describing it as “ a gorgeous book”, which it was. Since then, I’ve become a devoted Maggie O’Farrell fan, and am working my way through her earlier books,all distinctly different in style and story, but absorbing — keeping my up through the wee hours to finish. I love THIS MUST BE THE PLACE, and like the others hated to see it end.

Enjoyed this clever, feeling story. Intricate writing.