A brilliant look at small town people and politics. Florence Green decides to establish a bookshop in an old building against all sorts of odds and against the wishes of the town matriarch who wanted the building for her own project. After living in a small town for over thirty years, I have seen stories like this play out time and again. I love the characters of Florence Green, Christine Gipping, Raven, Mr. Brundish, and Wally. I have known various Violet Gamarts and Milo Norths. Although this is not the most exciting of books, it is extremely insightful and realistic. I am in awe of the writer.