The Forgotten Smile
(Author) Margaret KennedyKate is bored of being overlooked by her grown-up children and decides to escape on an Aegean cruise. She ends up in Keritha - a mysterious Greek island all but forgotten by the modern world. There she encounters her childhood friends, the Challoners, returned to the island of their birth to claim their heritage. When another stray arrives- the unattractive, foolish Selwyn Potter, Kate is irritated. But under the spell of this strange and beautiful island both visitors find themselves, and each other, cast in a new light.
Margaret Kennedy
Margaret Kennedy (1896-1967) was a British novelist and playwright known for her insightful characterizations and sharp wit. She wrote over a dozen novels, with her most famous work being "The Constant Nymph" (1924), which was adapted into a successful play and film. Kennedy's writing style was characterized by its keen observations of human nature, intricate plotting, and subtle humor. She was a prominent figure in the interwar literary scene and made significant contributions to the portrayal of complex relationships and social dynamics in her works. Kennedy's impact on literature can be seen in her ability to capture the complexities of human emotions and relationships with nuance and depth.
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