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The beloved author of First Friends returns to the intwined relationships, loves, and rivalries of Devon in this "captivating comedy of manners" ( Booklist ). In A Friend of the Family, Marcia Willett returns to beloved characters Kate Webster and Cass Wivenhoe and the story that began with First Friends. Yet it is one of their friends, Felicity Mainwaring, who takes center stage. Everyone knows Felicity is a happily married woman-that is, married to her husband and happily dallying with her show more paramour George. When Felicity is widowed, everyone expects George to pop the question. And he does. But his intended bride is not Felicity. With her usual generous helping of tears and laughter, Marcia Willett again provides her fans with a treat to be savored. "This sequel to First Friends ... makes for engrossing reading." - Publishers Weekly First published in the UK as Thea's Parrot show lessTags
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Thea inherits a parrot who helps her become more independent. George falls in love. Minor characters from the previous novel by this author are included, which is a little confusing for someone who hasn't read it, but enjoyable for those who have. Good character studies on the whole, and clever plotting.
When Felicity's husband dies, she expects her longtime lover to marry her. He marries someone else. Light drama ensues.
Second in the series, after First Friends. Wonderful followup to the characters in the first novel.
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- Thea's Parrot; A Friend of the Family (USA) (USA)
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- Author's website gives title as "Thea's Parrot", with a note that it was published in the USA as "A Friend of the Family"
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