Muriel Freeborns Schreiben zielt darauf ab, Leser aller Altersgruppen zu erreichen, von den Jüngsten bis zu den Ältesten. Was als therapeutisches Unterfangen begann, inspiriert vom Leben einer kürzlich verstorbenen Schriftstellerfreundin, wurde zu einer unerwarteten Freude. Ihr Werk befasst sich mit universell ansprechenden Themen, die mit dem Bewusstsein für unterschiedliche Lebenserfahrungen geschaffen wurden. Sie betont die gemeinsame Menschlichkeit und die Verbindungen, die das Alter überdauern.
Geoffrey returns home to Overdene after a lifetime of working in South Africa. His failed marriage and approaching retirement force him to consider his future and the realisation that a new aim is essential to his wellbeing.As he formulates his plans, the complications of other people and life bring their own change and considerations, and Geoffrey's path may not be exactly as he imagines it.
Right from an early age, Susan's life revolves around her family, her friends and her piano. She needs all three and tries hard to get her priorities right, as each makes demands on her attention. She weathers busy years. Retirement finds her more relaxed and able to enjoy the company of those around her, still contributing with her music in the community. There is nothing disturbing in this book. It relates to the undulations of life we all experience. In our lives, unexpected things do happen; Susan is no exception.