Book Rec of the Day 3/23/2007

The critics loved The Pleasing Hour, calling it “splendid...powerful” (The New York Times Book Review) and “beautifully wrought” (USA Today). A debut novel that reads like it flowed from the pen of a seasoned writer, it’s the story of a young American, Rosie, who, in the face of a personal loss, becomes an au pair in France. A complicated story, beautifully told. Perfect for a book club discussion.

THE PLEASING HOUR, by Lily King (Touchstone, 2000)