Scarlet Feather

By: Maeve Binchy

Narrated by: Barbara Caruso

New York Times best-selling author Maeve Binchy has a way of making everyday experiences extraordinary. Scarlet Feather introduces budding entrepreneurs Cathy and Tom who, along with their extended families, meet the trials and rewards of life head on.

Scarlet Feather is a new catering company formed by two friends from cooking school, Cathy Scarlet and Tom Feather. Their dream is to have the best business in Dublin. Over the course of a year, from one New Year’s Eve to the next, Cathy and Tom struggle to make their dream a reality. Along the way, they meet their families’ opposition, find the support of friends, and live through the heartaches and triumphs that come with time.

Author of the "Oprah’s Book Club"® selection Tara Road, Maeve Binchy is loved the world over for her humorous and compassionate portrayals of ordinary lives. Combined with the subtle skills of award-winning narrator Barbara Caruso, Scarlet Feather is a heartwarming glimpse into the world Cathy and Tom work to make for themselves.

©2000 Maeve Binchy (P)2001 Recorded Books, LLC

Another Hit on My List

The story is so uncomplicated and simple and the characters so very lovable........It made me keep coming back to find out what happened........Thanks again Maeve!

Loved it

Would you listen to Scarlet Feather again? Why?

Yes! The story, characters and narration are great.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Scarlet Feather?

I enjoyed the entire book.

What does Barbara Caruso bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

I love her pronunciation of the Irish names and places.

Any additional comments?

What a sad day it was when we lost Maeve Binchy.

unexpected ending

Would you listen to Scarlet Feather again? Why?

Yes, because it is very interesting how the author develops the characters, and weaves their lives.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Scarlet Feather?

The ending. I also enjoyed the way the twins were taken treated, and how they became delightful players in this story.

What does Barbara Caruso bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

listening to the expressions and the accents always adds so much to a book and was no exception in this book, I loved it.

Who was the most memorable character of Scarlet Feather and why?

Kathy, she had so many facets of her character which were shown in surprising ways.

Any additional comments?

It was a delightful book and a very good book to listen to and think about.

Loved the story. Loved the narrator.

This was the first book I've listened to by Maeve Binchy and narration by Barbara Caruso. The book and the narrator were fabulous! The characters were so likeable and Ms. Caruso brought out the wonderful Irish accent that was needed for this book. Can't wait to read more from Ms. Binchy and listen to more from Ms. Caruso.

Delightful

Love the storytelling of Maeve Binchy. Many of these characters appeared in other books and I enjoyed seeing them again.