I have been a fan of Patrick Dennis and his beloved Auntie Mame stories for years and found this little gem hidden away in a small antique/thrift store.

Barbara "Babs" Hooton, though not as eccentric as Mame Dennis, she could easily be found in Mame's social circles. She is a sophisticated New Yorker who, through the whim of her husband, Bill, finds herself leasing to own and running a ranch/guest house in northern New Mexico.

She share's the ups and downs, and all the craziness which comes from going into a business that she and Bill have no idea how to handle but somehow make it all work out making this a delightful and quick read.