Miss Webster and Cherif
Duncker, PatriciaMiss Webster and Cherif tells the story of Elizabeth Webster, a single woman pushing 70 years. Forced out of her teaching job, she unleashes her sharp tongue on everyone in the English village of Blessington. To recover from a sudden illness, she travels to North Africa where she has a brush with terrorism. Three weeks after Miss Webster has returned home, her doorbell rings, and she finds on her doorstep a beautiful young Arab man carrying a large suitcase. [Larger font]
Comments from Groups
What a delightful read. We all enjoyed her [the author's] very good writing. Winton 001 Everyone got caught up in the intrigue. Thought it was cleverly written - kept us all guessing. New Plymouth 012 Patricia Duncker has an amazing sense of wit and insight into ageing and relationships - some of the writing conjures up the most beautiful images. Katikati 002 We all enjoyed this book and the discussion was full of interest with shared quotes, humour and issues. Havelock Nth 001 Fun to discuss. Such a poignant protagonist - we admired, not necessarily liked. Christchurch 203 Easy read, character driven and captured English quirkiness well. Auckland 063
Pages
244
244
Year
2007
2007
Reviews
19-04-2022
Controversial.. Most felt there were too many strange threads that didnt connect through an unbelievable plot. Quite a lively discussion.
25-06-2021
Our group all enjoyed the book, an easy read with lots of intrigue and plenty left to the imagination. We loved the humour and characters, so vividly portrayed. Good discussion generated although many in the group felt some of the questions were almost insensitive in our Kiwi setting.
16-10-2019
All our group found this book a very interesting read, most charming and enjoyable. A descriptive and excellent story with lessons to be learned by everyone. Good writing style.
06-03-2019
Without exception everyone enjoyed this book and would recommend it.
06-03-2019
An enjoyable read. The group felt there were some unnecessary coincidences used to link the phases of the tale, but these were minor irritants! Not as much discussion as usual.
06-03-2019
Miss Webster is an interesting and entertaining character and her story is told well. Our group enjoyed this book!
06-03-2019
A splendid cantankerous old lady. We felt there were a few unexplained devices but it was generally well enjoyed.
06-03-2019
Most interesting.
06-03-2019
It took a while to get into the story, but the lovely use of language helped.
06-03-2019
We mostly enjoyed the book, but had a few mixed feelings about the ending. It left a few things unexplained and seemed to end suddenly. An easy read with interesting characters.
06-03-2019
Another enjoyable read - although the realists amongst us were somewhat scathing of the story-line. Some lovely phrases and descriptions and lyrical patches. Quite fun - we'll look out for more of her work.