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Four strangers, each with their own reason for coming to the sunny Greek island, are unexpectedly drawn together by a terrible tragedy that unfolds in the bay. Fiona, the red-haired Irish nurse, has left everything behind to travel the world with her beloved Shane, until Shane shows his true face... Elsa, the successful German TV presenter, is endearing and beautiful. Why did she give up her career and why does she seem to be on the run? David, a quiet English young man, is reluctantly faced with a future as a businessman. Thomas, tall, American and divorced, seems to miss his son very much. Then why isn't he going back? The disaster creates an intimacy between these four people, they get to know each other and the locals, and shocking secrets are revealed... Maeve Binchy is the world famous author of many bestsellers such as Friends for Life, The Evening Shook, The Heart on the Tongue and Quentins. She describes human relationships like no other, with humor, insight and warmth. Rain and Stars is a true Binchy, with lifelike characters, universal themes, moving events and a compelling Greek atmosphere. 'As if the characters in the novels are relatives or friends. That is Maeve's great strength.' - Haagse Courant
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