I loved the stories in this book. Maeve Binchy has such a clever insight into human nature. The characters in 'By the time we get to Clifden' are so exactly like a couple I know that I laughed to myself when reading it. However, when I read the last one 'Golden Willow' I couldn't help thinking how very similar the plot and characters were to those in Fay Weldon's short story 'Weekend'. I wonder if any other reader has noticed the same. i didn't need to study the book before making my purchase. The name Maeve Binchy is enough to make me buy!