The Birds, the Bees and Other Secrets by Frances Garrood

[Loopyloo100]

The novel begins with Cass visiting her mother in hospital and then looks back over the journey of Cassandra, then age thirteen, through her life in the sixties with her unconventional mother, who enjoys inviting many strange characters (including

[Inver]

Not one I have heard of. Sounds like a nice read.

[Loopyloo100]

Yes it was a great read - it's only just out this month. It must be so so difficult for so many authors to get their books noticed. I've read loads of best sellers and been disappointed with quite a few of them, however all the new authors I've read of late I've really enjoyed.

[Michelle]

I missed that you'd posted this on here. I'm reading it at the moment, and am enjoying the style so far.