Big, generous-hearted Benny and the elfin Eve Malone have been best friends throughout their childhoods in sleepy Knockglen. When they both go to study in Dublin, they meet a circle of friends that includes handsome Jack Foley and the selfish but beautiful Nan Mahon, whose ambition will drag them all into trouble. As Knockglen is surprised into new life, the two girls, Benny and Eve, discover that among the many distractions of growing up, true friendship is the greatest gift of all.
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Binchy's books tend to leave me with a warm, fuzzy feeling. I couldn't help liking Benny & Eve & Mother Francis. I enjoyed this although I don't think it's one of her best.

Left for the book exchange trolley.