Mavis Cheek writes wonderful women with lots of wit and warmth and wisdom and I must look out for more of her works, because I do enjoy them so much. This novel is about Aunt Margaret and her one chance as of late to have her romantic whims seen to at last, when her niece Sassy who she has raised after the tragic death of her sister goes to stay with her father for 12 months, before coming back home. (He was drunkenly driving the car in which his wife was killed so Margaret still blames him.) This in turn finds her free, especially, after the death of an elderly acquaintance who leaves her with a piece of artwork and some money to spoil herself with. Aunt Margaret soon decides that after having found out that her ex had advertised for love in the lonely-hearts section and was successful with it, then so would she be. She wanted some passion in her life which according to her workmate, only lasts for about a year into a relationship anyway. And this gives Aunt Margaret the idea that she would take not only a break from her job in a framing shop but also a lover from April to April. Now all she needs to do is find the perfect guy that will accept this scenario and then, keep this situation secret from her closest family and friends. If only, I heard myself cry!
What do You think about Aunt Margaret's Lover (2005)?
