The Widowers Tale is the new novel by Julia Glass, author of Three Junes. I really liked Three Junes and I wasn't disappointed with her new novel. It is just the kind of story you can sink your teeth into. Long enough to develop all the characters into people we really get to know and care about.
It is the story of Percy Darling, a retired Harvard librarian who lost his wife decades ago in an accident at the pond where they live. At 70 years old, his life takes a new turn when his beloved barn is turned into a preschool called Elves and Fairies. His wayward daughter comes home and works there, and he becomes close with his very bright, but misguided grandson. Love is also in the air for Percy Darling.
I won't tell more of the plot, I will only say that it is a wonderful inter-generational story, and I loved getting to know all these characters. Glass is a gifted writer who keeps the reader engaged until the end.
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