A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy

In Binchy's final novel, the reader is introduced to a variety of characters who either work at or are visiting Stone House, a new bed and breakfast on the west coast of Ireland. There's owner Chicky, who decides to refurbish the old home upon returning to her hometown after a failed relationship in New York.  Rigger is also finding a new start in Stoneybridge, having strayed down the wrong path as a teenager. In addition, Chicky's niece, Orla, proves indispensable in setting up the property.  The guests, at least most of them, in typical Binchy style, find that a visit to Stone House solves whatever problems or issues they are facing.  Regular readers of Binchy's novels will enjoy the fact that characters and places from previous books such as Whitethorn Woods and Quentins are mentioned.  It's so sad that this is her last novel.