Maureen's Christmas Carol
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My review -
Widow
Maureen Banks is preparing to spend Christmas Day on her own in the company of
chocolates, sherry and a few favourite films, in spite of a plea from her pal
Louisa to join her and a few friends for lunch. On Christmas Eve, Maureen sees
her late husband Roy telling her not to spend Christmas alone. He tells her
she'll receive a warning from three spirits There's some of the usual silly
slapstick we're used to from Maureen but this is also edgy and surreal in
places. I really enjoyed spotting references to the Dickens original in this
version.
Although
this stands perfectly well as a story in its own right, I've enjoyed watching
the Maureen series progress as the author's writing style has evolved. I feel
it's very assured and has, like a good sherry, matured. I also loved the fact
that, from Maureen and Louisa's rivalry there has emerged, by the end of this
book, a spirit of cooperation. Look out, 2015 - they're in this together!
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