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Circle of Friends (1990) (edit title/settings)

by Maeve Binchy (Author) (edit contributors)

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Big, generous-hearted Benny and the elfin Eve Malone have been best friends growing up in sleepy Knockglen. Their one thought is to get to Dublin, to university and to freedom. On their first day at University College, Dublin, the inseparable pair are thrown together with fellow students Nan... read more

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Benny Hogan is the only daughter of shopkeepers in a small town in Ireland. She begins college in Dublin but must return home every weekend. Jack Foley, the most sought-after boy in school, sets out to win her heart, which surprises and thrills her, because as a "big girl," she is used to... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Benny Hogan is the only daughter of shopkeepers in a small town in Ireland. She begins college in Dublin but must return home every weekend. Jack Foley, the most sought-after boy in school, sets out to win her heart, which surprises and thrills her, because as a "big girl," she is used to being overlooked. Her two best friends, Eve and Nan, also go to college in Dublin with her. Eve was raised in a convent by nuns and Nan is thrilled to be out of her parents' house where she can explore the uncharted territories of sex and alcohol. Eve begins dating a very nice boy named Aidan, and Nan begins a relationship with Simon Westward, an older, wealthy businessman. When Nan becomes pregnant with Simon's child, he encourages her to abort the child and tells her that he will not be involved in the child's life in any way. Desperate, Nan sees an opportunity at a party when Jack is drunk to seduce him, then convince him that the child is his. Jack confesses his indiscretion to Benny, who is devastated. He proposes to Nan and she accepts. When Nan's plot finally is discovered by Eve and exposed, Jack tries to win Benny back, but she refuses to accept his apologies.

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  • Jack Foley: Son of a physician who is in medical school himself, although he faints at the sight of blood. Falls in love with Benny.
  • Bernadette "Benny" Hogan: An Irish girl, only child of a shopkeeper and his wife. Benny is a "big-boned" girl who falls in love with Jack Foley, the most handsome boy at her college.
  • Eve Malone: Daughter of a gardener who died when she was small, raised at a convent by nuns.
  • Nan: Friend of Benny and Eve.
  • Sean Walsh: Lives in Benny's hometown and tries to begin a romantic relationship with her. He works in her father's shop, and her parents think that the two of them will marry and inherit the store, but Benny is not interested in him.
  • Aidan Lynch: Eve's boyfriend
  • Simon Westward: Wealthy businessman.
  • Annabel Hogan: Benny's mother.
  • Eddie Hogan: Benny's father.
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  • “"Benny wondered was there a condition which might be known as Rage."”
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The kitchen was full of the smells of baking.

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  1. Maeve Binchy (Author)

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Original Language: English
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Publication Date: 1990
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Page Count: 608

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