The Shell Seekers

Last week was spent visiting old family frns n relatives..

Not my ideal way of spending the weekend, but it wasn't so bad!

I found a book to read at my cousin's place. Nothing else matters if I can find a book and comfortable couch :)

For reasons I can't fathom I forgot to carry books of my own!

Anyway, the book is "The Shell Seekers" by Rosamunde Pilcher. I've never heard of the author or the book.

It was published for the first time in 1987!

It turned out to be one of the most beautiful stories I've ever read. Its about everyday men and women, everyday families, their failings, misgivings, love, loathing, jealousy, sorrows, triumphs and battles.

At the centre of it is Olivia, a beautiful, independent women, who chooses not to marry, yet goes on to live a very fulfilling life in all terms.

Then, there is Penelope.. a gypsy lady, always giving, in love with her conservatory, living every moment to the fullest, falling in love during a crazy war, left with beautiful memories.

Cosmo.. Old Cosmo, he died and broke my heart!

n there is always Richard!.. Dear Dear darling Richard!

Oh did I forget to mention, my cousin picked up the book for 20 bucks in second hand store, n I picked it up on a spur of the moment, and fell in love with it.

Talk abt serendipity :)