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Longstanding readers of this blog will be aware of my fondness for Elizabeth Taylor and her beautifully executed stories of human behaviour – the small-scale dramas of a domestic nature, typically portrayed with great insight and attention to detail. In a Summer Season is no exception to the rule – a novel of love, family tensions and the fragile nature of changing relationships, all conveyed with this author's characteristic economy of style.
The novel revolves around Kate Heron, previously widowed and now married to Dermot, a man ten years her junior. Also living with the Herons at their comfortable home in Denham are Kate's children from her first marriage: twenty-two-year-old Tom, who is struggling to please his punctilious grandfather in the family business, and sixteen-year-old Louisa, a slightly awkward teenager home from boarding school for the holidays. Completing the immediate family are Kate's elderly aunt, Ethel, a kindly, sharp-eyed woman who delights in noting the smallest of developments in the Herons' marital relationship, and the cook, Mrs Meacock, who longs to travel and compile an anthology of sayings.
Kate's relationship with Dermot is a very different affair to that of her previous marriage to Alan. Where Alan was cultured and dependable, Dermot is uninformed and aimless, failing to hold down any kind of job for more than a few weeks – a situation that frequently leaves him short of money when he most desires it. While Kate is aware of many of Dermot shortcomings, she accepts them relatively willingly, believing herself to be liberated in this new relationship. Dermot, for his part, also seems to be very taken with Kate, the emotion of love being a relatively new experience for him, albeit one that comes with its own anxieties.
Nevertheless, the marriage has its weak spots, a point that becomes abundantly clear when an old family friend of Kate's returns following a period abroad. Into the mix comes Charles, an attractive widower who was previously married to Kate's best friend, Dorothea, a woman much missed by those closest to her. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Dermot – who has never met Charles before – is destabilised by the presence of this newcomer with his easy, sophisticated charm and intimacy with Kate. Consequently, Dermot cannot resist going on the offensive with Charles, a development that Taylor conveys with her trademark intuition and skill.
'What will you imbibe?' he [Dermot] asked, smiling to himself as he took up the decanter. He picked these phrases with care and uttered them precisely and maliciously, watching keenly for a sign from Charles – for the slightest flicker of distaste; but Charles stayed bland and vague. As the glass of sherry was handed over, their eyes met for the first time that evening, and it was Charles who looked away first. (p. 184–185)
It's a situation exacerbated by Dermot's fondness for drink and predilection for petty quarrels. As the tension builds, the fault lines in the Heron marriage are exposed, with Kate adopting an air of edgy restlessness and Dermot responding to her mood accordingly.
There were voices in the kitchen, and then Kate came bustling in. Ever since a few evenings before, when Dermot returning drunk and late for dinner had spoken harshly to her, she had moved in a bright little whirlwind of her own making, with not a minute to spare for anyone. She was always on the wing, setting out on one errand after another, and no one could hope to detain her or say a word that would be listened to. Their words were what she dreaded – their thoughts she knew – and, trapped at mealtimes, she warded them off with a torrent of her own. The flow was more easily come by when she had had several drinks. In attaining this end, Dermot, full of uneasy contrition, was ready to encourage her. (p. 185)
Meanwhile, Kate's children are experiencing relationship troubles of their own…
Having worked his way through a succession of casual relationships with attractive young women, Tom finds himself hopelessly in love with Charles' daughter, the cool and glamorous Araminta – now utterly transformed from the uncomplicated girl he knew as a child. Araminta – sophisticated, distant and supremely comfortable in her own skin – looks set to drive Tom wild with her nonchalant behaviour and air of mystique.
'Will she [Araminta] ever look like this again', Tom wondered, '– in that frock and with her hair like that and the two of us alone?' He wished that Dermot would be done with staring at her bosom. 'This bloody, damned family gathering,' he thought furiously. 'The mix-up of the age-groups, the cramping fools the this, the that, the rubbishy tedium of it all, with the bloody everlasting chatter, sitting for hours at the table with pins and needles in my feet, all the sodding knives and forks. Aunt Ethel with her surreptitious pill-taking. "Have you seen anything of old so-and-so lately?" "No, old son, I can't off-hand say as I bloody have."' (p. 129)
For Louisa, the challenges of growing up are somewhat different, attracted as she is to Father Blizzard, the local curate. With little fuss being made of her at home, Louisa finds solace in her friendship with the clergyman, even though she wishes it could be something more romantic. (In truth, she misses her father terribly, a loss that has destabilised her sense of comfort and security at home.) Father Blizzard, for his part, is also unsettled, relegated to visiting the least important parishioners while the Vicar keeps the most prestigious parish duties to himself.
Meanwhile, Aunt Ethel is busy observing developments from the sidelines, documenting every intricacy of Kate and Dermot's relationship in a sequence of gossipy letters to her friend, Gertrude, a fellow suffragette from days of old. As far as Ethel sees things, Kate is far too colourful for her age one minute and rather irritable or over-tired the next.
In a Summer Season is an exquisitely observed novel of the different manifestations of love – from the muddles of Kate's love for Dermot, to the anxieties of Tom's adoration for Araminta, to the simplicities of Louisa's affection for Father Blizzard. As ever with Taylor, the characters are perfectly drawn, complete with little idiosyncrasies and details that make them feel authentic and believable. She is an author adept at catching people in their most private of moments, exposing their anxieties and failings alongside their hopes and dreams. Even the supporting players are beautifully realised, from the watchful Aunt Ethel with her penchant for the cello to the genial young curate with his leanings towards Catholicism.
It's a novel full of perceptive observations about the changing nature of relationships, the differences in attitudes between the generations, how productively (or not) we spend our time, and the challenges or fears of ageing. The heat and sensuality of an English summer are also beautifully evoked.
While the novel's denouement is rather dramatic and sobering, much of the narrative is shot through with dashes of sly humour – as evidenced by the passage on Tom and Araminta quoted earlier. (There are some wonderful set-pieces in the novel, mostly revolving around family dinners and social gatherings, events that enable Taylor to flex her social observation skills to the full.)
As the narrative draws to a close, certain individuals find their lives altered forever, a fateful reminder of the transient nature of the seasons in more senses than one. This is an excellent novel, full of insight and lucidity about love and its various complexities. Very highly recommended indeed.
In a Summer Season is published by Virago; personal copy.
This entry was posted in Book Reviews, Taylor Elizabeth and tagged #ReadWomen, Book Review, Elizabeth Taylor, Fiction, Virago, Virago Modern Classics on October 29, 2019 by JacquiWine.
A Dedicated Man by Elizabeth Taylor
I've been working my way through Elizabeth Taylor's stories, slowly but surely over the last couple of years. Originally published in 1965, A Dedicated Man was her third collection of short fiction, and I think it's my favourite of the three I've read so far. (You can read my posts about the first two here: Hester Lilly and The Blush.). As ever, Taylor demonstrates her skill in capturing people in their most private of moments. In short, we see individuals facing up to dashed dreams, social embarrassment and the realities of their marginalised lives.
As with other collections I've reviewed, I'm not going try to cover every story; instead, I'll try to focus on a few favourites to give you a flavour of the volume as a whole.
The collection opens with Girl Reading, a poignant story of inadequacies and social embarrassment. Etta Salkeld, a young girl from a relatively poor background, enjoys staying with her well-to-do schoolfriend, Sarah Lippmann, during the holidays. The Lippmanns are a sociable, sophisticated bunch, their home full of activity with guests dropping in and out at various times of the day. Etta feels at home there, particularly as she longs to be part of a lively, comfortable family – one where she can observe other individuals at first hand, not just in books. Mrs Salkeld would like her daughter to invite Sarah to their house to return the Lippmans' hospitality, but Etta is embarrassed by the shabbiness of the place and fears her friend would be bored – points that hit home to Mrs Salkeld when she finally gets to meet Mrs Lippmann in her rather grand surroundings. The contrast between the two women is very striking.
Etta, who had never seen her mother drinking sherry before, watched nervously, as if she might not know how to do it. Mrs Salkeld—remembering the flavour from Christmas mornings many years ago and—more faintly—from her mother's party trifle—sipped cautiously. In an obscure way she was doing this for Etta's sake. "It may speed her on her way," thought Mrs Lippmann, playing idly with her charm bracelet, having run out of conversation. (p. 29)
The Thames Spread Out features Rose, a middle-aged woman who lives on her own in a house by the river. Every Friday, Rose receives a visit from her married lover, Gilbert, who stops off to see her on his way home to his wife. For the rest of the week, Rose must survive largely on the money that Gilbert leaves when he departs on Saturday mornings, treating herself to a few peppermint creams and other little indulgences when she can.
This Friday everything is different; the river has flooded, and the roads are impassable, leaving Rose trapped in the upstairs of her house, somewhat at the mercy of a couple of unfamiliar men who are staying next door. It is only once the water starts to recede that Rose realises the true emptiness of her life, especially when she compares it to that of her sister.
When it was dark she pinned the curtains together again and sat down at the table, simply staring in front of her; at the back of her mind, listening. In the warm living-room of her sister's house, the children in dressing-gowns would be eating their supper by the fire; Roy, home from a football match, would be lying back in his chair. Their faces would be turned intently to the blue-white shifting screen of a television. (p. 61)
This is a quietly devasting story, the type of piece that Elizabeth Taylor does so well – and yet there is a glimmer of hope at the end as Rose finally takes control of her life.
In A Dedicated Man, a pompous waiter, Silcox, and his dull but dependable colleague, Edith, have taken the opportunity to move positions from a shabby seaside B&B to a more refined hotel in the Home Counties. The need to masquerade as husband and wife seems a small sacrifice to make, particularly for the improvement in the pair's standing. After a somewhat awkward period of adjustment to sharing a twin-bedded room, Silcox and Edith begin to settle into a rhythm, buoyed by their ambitions and desires to succeed. However, when Silcox invents a son to give the couple a more rounded family background, the tissue of lies begins to unravel, ultimately exposing him to ridicule and scandal. This is a powerful piece, a fitting lead story for the collection as a whole.
Holidays feature in several pieces in this collection, perhaps most notably In a Different Light. In this story, Barbara is visiting Jane, her recently widowed sister at her home in Greece. While there, Barbara forms an unlikely friendship with Roland, a young man holidaying on his own, his wife preferring to stay with her sister in Buxton. The relationship is all very chaste as Barbara and Roland settle into a rhythm of walks in the countryside and siestas in the afternoon. Before leaving the island, the pair exchange addresses, never thinking that they will actually meet up again; but in her restlessness back home, Barbara decides to invite Roland and his wife, Iris, for Sunday lunch, just to recapture something of the visit. When Iris arrives, she reveals herself to be loud and pushy, so much so that Barbara's young children take an instant dislike to her. Roland, for his part, is a different person altogether, more formal and serious than he seemed in Greece. As Barbara reflects on the situation, she realises the true nature of Roland's life with Iris, the stripping away of his verve and vitality.
These weeks, since his return from the island, must have been worse than hers, she realised—as the rest of his life would be worse, His experience must have been deeper, his brief escape desperately planned and wearily paid for. It was something for her—for Iris—to deride along with the other things. Once he had liked music, he had told Jane in answer to one of her off-hand enquiries; later the sisters had laughed about it, but Barbara could not have laughed now. She could see too clearly the history of discarded interests. (pp. 89-90)
In The Voices, Laura, a young woman recovering from an illness, is holidaying at a hotel in Athens; but instead of going on excursions to see the sights herself, Laura spends much of her time listening to the two women in the adjacent room as they discuss their own trips to various places of interest. In effect, Laura is living her holiday through the activities of these women, imagining how they look as they go about their days. This is another beautifully observed story with a glimmer of brightness at the end.
In the Sun also features individuals abroad, this time three English couples holidaying at the same characterless hotel in Morocco. This a story of petty snobberies and prejudices as the couples observe and gossip about one another – especially the Wallaces, the last of the three pairs to arrive. It's also the most amusing piece in the collection, laced as it is with Taylor's fabulously sharp wit.
No need to explain who Janice was. The Troughtons knew all about Janice, who was training to be a nurse. They knew about the hospital too—the matron, sisters, patients. Mrs Troughton thought she could find her way blindfold about it. […] She would also be quite at home in the other Crouch girl's, Carol's, office, and in their house in Guilford, with its frilled nylon curtains at seven-and-elevenpence a yard; its sun-lounge and bar—quilted plastic décor done by Mr Crouch…Leslie…Daddy…himself. (p. 192)
As the story draws to a close, there is a surprise revelation, one that leads the others to view the Wallaces in a somewhat different light, in spite of the fault lines in their unlikely marriage.
All in all, this is a superb collection of stories from Elizabeth Taylor. She portrays her characters in a way that conveys an acute understanding of their immediate situation – their hopes and dreams, their day-to-day preoccupations and concerns, their petty foibles and failings.
A Dedicated Man is published by Virago; personal copy.
This entry was posted in Book Reviews, Taylor Elizabeth and tagged #ReadWomen, Book Review, Elizabeth Taylor, Fiction, Short Stories, UK, Virago on March 5, 2019 by JacquiWine.
A Personal Anthology – a selection of my favourite short stories
Something a little different from me today. Towards the end of last year, the writer and critic Jonathan Gibbs very kindly invited me to contribute to his ongoing literary project, A Personal Anthology. In essence, each of Jonathan's guest editors is asked to curate a selection of twelve short stories they wish to share with other readers. The stories can be personal favourites or linked to a particular theme; it's down to each curator to decide. The idea is to bring interesting stories and writers to a broader audience, and to discover which authors have most influenced some of today's writers and critics.
Every Friday a new personal anthology is sent out to subscribers as a TinyLetter, and today it's my turn in the guest editor's chair! To view my selection, just click on the link here:
A Personal Anthology by JacquiWine.
If you like what you see, please do consider subscribing to the anthologies – you can sign up to receive the weekly TinyLetters here. All the short story selections are archived and available to view at this website: A Personal Anthology. Should you wish, you can view the various choices by the guest curators or the featured writers.
So that's it from me. I hope you find something of interest in my selection of stories and the broader project in general. Enjoy!
This entry was posted in Book Reviews and tagged Anthony Trollope, Anton Chekhov, Book Review, Christopher Isherwood, Elizabeth Taylor, James Salter, Jean Rhys, Maeve Brennan, Mollie Panter-Downes, Personal, Read Women, Richard Yates, Saki, Short Stories, Silvina Ocampo, Teffi on January 11, 2019 by JacquiWine.
Regular readers of this blog will probably experience a strong sense of déjà vu when they scan through my list of favourites from 2018, such is the familiar nature of the selection. Several of the authors listed here have already appeared in some of my other best-of-the-year posts, writers like Elizabeth Taylor, Barbara Pym and Dorothy B. Hughes – it's getting to the point where they're virtually guaranteed their own dedicated slots! In other words when it comes to reading, I know what I like, and I like what I know.
Still, there are a few *new* names in this year's line-up, writers like William Trevor, Dorothy Whipple and Brian Moore, all of whom I'd like to revisit in the future.
Anyway, without further ado, here are my favourites from 2018 in order of reading. These are the books I loved, the books that have stayed with me, the ones I'm most likely to recommend to others. I've summarised each one in this post, but you can read the full reviews by clicking on the appropriate links.
A View of the Harbour by Elizabeth Taylor
What better way to kick off the year than with this early novel by Elizabeth Taylor, a beautifully crafted story of the complications of life, love and family relationships, all set within a sleepy, down-at-heel harbour town a year or so after the end of WW2. It's a wonderful ensemble piece, packed full of flawed and damaged characters who live in the kind of watchful environment where virtually everyone knows everyone else's business. Probably my favourite book of the year – fans of Penelope Fitzgerald's The Bookshop will likely enjoy this.
The Boarding-House by William Trevor
I loved this darkly comic novel set in a South London boarding house in the mid-1960s. Another excellent ensemble piece, this one focusing on the lives and concerns of a disparate group of lost souls, each with their own individual characteristics and personality traits. A wickedly funny tragi-comedy of the highest order, this claims the spot for my boarding-house novel of the year. (That said, I must mention Patrick Hamilton's Craven House in this context – not a perfect novel by any means but a hugely enjoyable one nonetheless.)
The Expendable Man by Dorothy B. Hughes
A young doctor picks up a dishevelled teenage girl on a deserted highway while driving to a family wedding. What could possibly go wrong? Pretty much everything as it turns out in Hughes' seriously gripping novel set in 1960s America. There's a crucial 'reveal' at certain point in the story, something that may well cause you to question some of your assumptions and maybe expose a few subconscious prejudices too. A truly excellent book, beautifully written, this proved a big hit with my book group.
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
Last year Shirley Jackson made my 'best-of' list with her gothic masterpiece We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Now she's back again, this time with The Haunting of Hill House a brilliantly unsettling book that relies more on the characters' fears, imaginations and terrors than any explicit elements of horror or violence. Hill House itself, with its curious, labyrinthine design and off-kilter angles, is an imposing presence in the novel, a place marked by its complex and ill-fated history. Also central to the story is Eleanor Vance, a rather reclusive, childlike woman in her early thirties who travels to Hill House at the invitation of Dr Montague, an academic with an interest in the paranormal. The way that Jackson illustrates the gradual falling apart of Eleanor's mind is very effective, encouraging the reader to come to their own conclusions about the young woman's sanity. An unnerving exploration of a character's psyche.
Jane and Prudence by Barbara Pym
Another sparkling addition to Pym's oeuvre, Jane and Prudence is a charming story of unrequited love, the blossoming of unlikely relationships, and the day-to-day dramas of village life. Once again, Pym shows her keen eye for a humorous scenario and an interesting personality or two. Her trademark descriptions of food and clothing – hats in particular – are also in evidence. As the story plays out, there are some unexpected developments, one or two of which show that we can find solace and a form of love in the most unlikely of potential partners. Possibly my favourite Pym to date.
A wonderful collection of stories featuring ordinary British people – mostly women – trying to cope with the day-to-day realities of life on the Home Front during WW2. We see women trying to accommodate evacuees from the city, making pyjamas for soldiers overseas, or doing their best to maintain some degree of normality around the home in the face of constrained resources. Panter-Downes' style – understated, perceptive and minutely observed – makes for a subtly powerful effect. She is particularly adept at capturing the range of emotions experienced by her characters, from loneliness and longing to fear and self-pity. Probably my favourite collection of short stories this year, although Maeve Brennan's The Springs of Affection comes a very close second.
The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith
A book powered by Highsmith's trademark interest in decency and morality, The Cry of the Owl appears to start off in traditional psychological thriller territory only to shift towards something a little more existential by the end. The story centres on Robert, a deeply lonely man who finds some comfort from naively observing a girl through her kitchen window as she goes about her domestic routine. What really makes this novel such a compelling read is the seemingly unstoppable chain of events that Robert's relatively innocent search for solace kicks off. We are left with the sense of how powerless a man can feel when he his actions are judged and misinterpreted by the supposedly upstanding citizens around him, especially when fate intervenes. Highly recommended for lovers of dark and twisted fiction.
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John Le Carré
What can I say about this classic spy novel that hasn't been said before? Probably not a lot, other than to reiterate that it's a masterclass in how to tell a complex, gripping story without having to rely on lots on clunky exposition along the way. While the plot may appear somewhat confusing at first, Le Carré trusts in the intelligence of his readers, knowing their perseverance will be rewarded in the end. The tense and gritty atmosphere of Berlin is beautifully conveyed, perfectly capturing the political distrust and uncertainty that prevailed during the Cold War of the early '60s. A thoroughly engrossing book from start to finish.
My first experience of Whipple's work but hopefully not my last. The central story is a timeless one, focussing as it does on the systematic destruction of a loving marriage, brought about by a venomous serpent in the Garden of Eden. Whipple captures everything with such skill and attention to detail that it feels so compelling, pushing the reader forward to discover how the narrative will end. In writing Someone at a Distance, she has created a really excellent novel about the fragile nature of love and the lives we build for ourselves. Possibly one for fans of Elizabeth Taylor and Elizabeth Jane Howard.
After Midnight by Imrgard Keun (tr. Anthea Bell)
Deceptively straightforward and engaging on the surface, After Midnight is in fact a very subtle and insightful critique of the Nazi regime, written by an author who experienced the challenges of navigating the system first-hand. A little like The Artificial Silk Girl (also by Keun), the novel is narrated by a seemingly naïve and engaging young woman, Sanna, who turns out to be somewhat sharper than she appears at first sight. A fascinating book, one that provides a real insight into how easily a society can shift such that the unimaginable becomes a reality as a new world order is established. My favourite read in translation this year, although The Burning of The World, a remarkable WW1 memoir by the Hungarian writer Béla Zombory-Moldován, also deserves a mention.
If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin
This is a really remarkable piece of writing, so powerful, passionate and lyrical that it's hard to do it any kind of justice in a few sentences. The novel is narrated by Tish, a nineteen-year-old black girl who lives with her family in Harlem in the early 1970s. Tish is deeply in love with Fonny, just a regular young black guy except for the fact that he happens to be in jail, accused of a crime he clearly did not commit. It's a novel shot through with a powerful sense of loss, of missed chances and opportunities, of familial love and familial tensions. The forthcoming film adaptation by Barry Jenkins is pretty wonderful too.
The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne by Brian Moore
This is an achingly sad novel, a tragic tale of grief, delusion and eternal loneliness set amidst the shabby surroundings of a tawdry boarding house in 1950s Belfast. Its focus is Judith Hearne, a plain, unmarried woman in her early forties who finds herself shuttling from one dismal bedsit to another in an effort to find a suitable place to live. When Judith's dreams of a hopeful future start to unravel, the true nature of her troubled inner life is revealed, characterised as it is by a shameful secret. The humiliation that follows is swift, unambiguous and utterly devastating, but to say any more would spoil the story. This is an outstanding novel, easily in my top three for the year. It's also beautifully written, a heartbreaking paean to a solitary life without love.
The Girl on the Via Flaminia by Alfred Hayes
This jewel-like novel, my third by Hayes, focuses on Robert, a desperately lonely American soldier who finds himself stationed in Rome in 1944. Robert is hoping to make a simple arrangement with a local girl, Lisa – namely some warmth and company at night in exchange for a few sought-after provisions. But nothing in wartime is ever easy, and in times of unrest and uncertainty even the most straightforward of arrangements can run into complications. Another brilliant, bleak yet beautifully written book, shot through with an aching sense of pain and sadness.
So there we are, another pretty satisfying year of reading for me. I really have read some excellent books in 2018.
All that remains is for me to wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the year ahead – may it be filled with plenty of bookish delights!
This entry was posted in Book Reviews, Books of the Year and tagged #ReadWomen, Alfred Hayes, Anthea Bell, Barbara Pym, Book Review, Books of the Year, Brian Moore, Classics Club, Dorothy B. Hughes, Dorothy Whipple, Elizabeth Taylor, Fiction, Irmgard Keun, James Baldwin, John Le Carre, Melville House, Mollie Panter-Downes, NYRB Classics, Patricia Highsmith, Penguin Books, Persephone Books, Shirley Jackson, Vintage Books, Virago Modern Classics, William Trevor on December 18, 2018 by JacquiWine.
You'll Enjoy it When You Get There by Elizabeth Taylor – stories from The Blush
I've been reading some of Elizabeth Taylor's stories over the last month or so, dipping in and out of her collections in between novels and other things. Even though I already had some of the old green Viragos, I couldn't resist buying this beautiful NYRB edition of a selection of her stories curated by Margaret Drabble. The NYRB – You'll Enjoy it When You Get There – comprises twenty-nine stories from different phases of Taylor's career including seven from her 1958 collection The Blush. These are the stories I'm going to cover in this piece. (I've already written about her earlier collection, Hester Lilly – link here.)
As regular readers of this blog will know, I've written before about my admiration for Taylor – in particular, her ability to capture a character in one or two perfectly judged sentences. In almost every case, these individuals are drawn in such a way that conveys an acute understanding of their immediate situation – their hopes and dreams, their day-to-day preoccupations and concerns.
Even though these stories were written sixty years ago, the emotions they portray are still universally recognisable today. Here we see people facing up to dashed dreams, acute social embarrassment and the realities of their lonely, marginalised lives.
In The Blush, a respectable middle-class woman, Mrs Allen, gets inadvertently drawn into the private life of her daily help, the ever-grumbling Mrs Lacey. It is only when Mrs Allen receives a visit from the woman's husband that the depth of Mrs Lacey's deception of those around her becomes truly apparent.
He was a man utterly, bewilderedly at sea. His married life had been too much for him, with so much in it that he could not understand. (p. 117)
This is an interesting story, quite short but very effective.
Next up we have The Letter-Writers, which is probably my favourite piece here. In this story, a lonely middle-aged woman named Emily is preparing to meet a man she has been writing letters to for the last ten years. Over the years, she has confided such intimacies in Edmund – at a distance he had seemed so approachable and attentive.
As she waits for Edmund to arrive at her cottage for lunch, Emily worries that their meeting will be a mistake. Can she live up to the impressions created by her letters? Will Edmund be disappointed by the real Emily once he meets her in the flesh? Will he ever write to her again?
She had been so safe with him. They could not have wounded one another, but now they might. In ten years there had been no inadvertent hurts of rivalry, jealousy, or neglect. It had not occurred to either to wonder if the other would sometimes cease to write; the letters would come as surely as the sun.
"But will they now?" Emily was wondering now. (p. 123)
Somewhat inevitably, the lunch is rather strained – the atmosphere made all the more difficult by the most awkward of starts and the interference of a nosy neighbour, the pushy Mrs Waterlow. The story itself is quietly devastating, and yet there is a glimmer of hope at the end. One of Taylor's best, I suspect.
In a somewhat similar vein, we have Summer Schools, a story that focuses on the experiences of two middle-aged sisters who live together but who seem to have very little in common. The emptiness and quiet tragedies of their respective lives are thrown into sharp relief when they take separate holidays, neither of which live up to their hopes or expectations.
In The Rose, the Mauve, the White, three young girls – all friends from school – attend a formal dance. As the plainest of the three, Frances feels the most exposed – the embarrassment of being left on the sidelines as her friends are whirled around the dancefloor is all too acute.
Frances had attached herself to Charles and Natalie, so that she would not seem to leave the floor alone; but she knew that Mrs Pollard had seen her standing there by the door, without a partner, and for the last waltz of all things. To be seen by her hostess in such a predicament underlined her failure.
"Did you enjoy it, Frances?" Myra asked. And wasn't that the only way to put her question, Frances thought, the one she was so very anxious to know— "Did you dance much?" (pp.170-171)
Other stories feature a pair of newlyweds whose first night together is scuppered by the husband's fondness for drink; a young girl whose best friend is now married to her father, thereby putting both girls in very difficult positions at home; and a young girl who ends up making a massive faux-pas at an important function.
While much of the subject matter may sound very melancholy, there are flashes of dark humour in quite a few of these stories – particularly The Blush, The Letter-Writers and Perhaps a Family Failing (that's the one about the newlyweds). Taylor's ability to balance these tones so effectively is one of her key strengths.
In summary, these are beautifully understated stories full of insight, nuance and compassion. Overall, The Blush seems to be a stronger, more even collection of pieces than Hester Lilly, which may be a reflection of Taylor's development as a writer. Highly recommended for lovers of character-driven fiction and short stories in general.
You'll Enjoy It When You Get There is published by NYRB Classics, The Blush by Virago; personal copies.
This entry was posted in Book Reviews, Taylor Elizabeth and tagged #ReadWomen, Book Review, Classics Club, Elizabeth Taylor, NYRB Classics, Virago on August 28, 2018 by JacquiWine.
First published in 1947, A View of the Harbour was Elizabeth Taylor's third novel, a beautifully-crafted story of the complications of life, love and family relationships, all set within a small, close-knit community. The setting is Newby, a sleepy, down-at-heel harbour town on the English coast a year or so after the end of WW2. In some ways, Newby reminds me of Hardborough, the fictional town in Penelope Fitzgerald's novel The Bookshop, as it's the sort of place where everyone – with one or two notable exceptions – knows everyone else's business.
The town's inhabitants are an interesting bunch. As ever with Elizabeth Taylor, each character is drawn with great care and attention to detail irrespective of whether they are likeable or not.
There is Beth Cabazon, the rather self-absorbed but amiable novelist, her husband, Robert, the local doctor, and the couple's two children, twenty-year-old Prudence and five-year-old Stevie. Living next door to the Cazabons is Beth's closest friend, Tory Foyle, a sophisticated and glamorous divorcee who finds life in Newby a little dull without her husband, Teddy. Then there is old Mrs Bracey, the longstanding proprietor of the town's second-hand clothes shop, and her two daughters, Iris and Maisie. And finally (at least for now) there is Lily Wilson, the desperately lonely widow who lives above the local Waxworks Museum which she also runs for a living. This early picture of Lily goes a long way towards capturing the emptiness of her life, the feeling of fear and desolation as she contemplates yet another solitary night ahead.
When she saw the light swinging over the water she felt terror and desolation, the approach of the long evening through which she must coax herself with cups of tea, a letter to her brother in Canada or this piece of knitting she had dropped to the floor as she leant to the pane to watch Bertram, the harsh lace curtain against her cheek, the cottony, dusty smell of it setting her teeth on edge. (p. 13)
Into this mix comes Bertram Hemingway, a retired Naval Officer who intends to spend his time capturing the local scenery in a painting – ideally a magnificent view of the harbour which he hopes to leave behind as a memento of his visit. Bertram is lodging at The Anchor, the local pub where Iris Bracey works as a barmaid. Lily Wilson can be found there too, as she has started going to the pub just to avoid being home alone every evening – the eerie atmosphere created by the waxworks only adds to her anxiety.
Slowly but surely, Bertram comes into contact with virtually all of the town's inhabitants, affecting their lives in subtle and not so subtle ways. At first, Lily Wilson wonders whether Bertram could be the answer to her loneliness, especially when he buys her drinks and offers to escort her home from the pub at closing time. However, while he may appear gallant on the outside, Bertram is most certainly not quite as caring on the inside. He has a selfish or self-centred streak – something Taylor carefully reveals to us as catches Bertram in a private moment.
He walked back to the pub, feeling very pleased with himself. Very tactfully he had done a great kindness. When he was kind to people he had to love them; but when he had loved them for a little while he wished only to be rid of them and so that he might free himself would not hesitate to inflict all the cruelties which his sensibility knew they could not endure. (p. 54)
Bertram, for his part, is more taken with Tory, whom he views as a bright and attractive woman – and, in time, as a possible future partner. With a view to settling down to a life of mutual understanding and companionship, Bertram proposes marriage to Tory, albeit in a fairly light-hearted but presumptuous way. Little does he know, at least at the beginning, that Tory is involved with Robert Cazabon, a furtive little affair that has been developing for some time – mostly in moments snatched here and there, supposedly away from the prying eyes of the town's inhabitants. For the rather brisk and unappreciative Robert, Tory represents an escape from the crushing dullness and monotony of his life, the daily routine of patients, mealtimes and family responsibilities.
Luckily for Robert and Tory, Beth Cazabon is too wrapped up in the process of writing her novel to notice what is going on under her nose – the trials and tribulations of her fictional characters are of greater interest to Beth than those of her own husband and children. Prudence, however, is another matter. Considered slow or a little 'touched' by some of the locals, Prudence is actually much more perceptive than most people realise. She has seen Robert and Tory arriving home together, overheard snatches of conversation here and there – and naturally it doesn't take long for her to put two and two together. Quite correctly as it turns out.
Also watching and absorbing the various goings-on in Newby is Mrs Bracey, a bawdy, gossipy woman who remains confined to her bed by a combination of disabilities and illnesses. With the arrival of spring, Mrs B asks to be moved to the upstairs bedroom where she can view the town from a suitable vantage point, supplementing the titbits of news she extracts from Iris on her return from the pub. Mrs Bracey is also wise to the true nature of Tory's relationship with Robert, observing the situation with all its inherent deceit and secrecy.
So she watched them curtly greeting one another as they did this evening – Robert driving up in the car just as Tory rounded the corner – watched them exchange a few words, and Robert running his eye over Tory's London clothes as if in disapproval; and she knew, as surely as if she could hear their words, how briefly, how cunningly, they laid their plans, their lives whittled down to those few moments when they could be together, a few words passing swiftly between them or their finger-tips contriving to brush together as if by accident, a glance, a touch, an innuendo in the presence of others – the rest darkness. (pp. 218-219)
As the story plays out, we wonder how far Tory will go in risking her friendship with Beth. Will her love (if it really is love) for Robert win out? Or will she make a clean break of it, choosing instead to save the feelings of her closest friend? You'll have to read the novel to find out.
As I mentioned earlier, the characterisation is uniformly excellent here – not only the main players but several of the minor characters too. Prudence is spot on, mooning around all day with her two Siamese cats, equally disapproving of her father and Tory alike. Stevie, the Cazabons' youngest daughter, is in a world of her own, forever speaking her mind or engaging in mild tantrums, much to Robert's annoyance.
I also enjoyed the banter between the Braceys, especially the two daughters, Iris and Maisie, who have to share not only a room but a bed too. Iris, the daydreamer, longs for someone famous to come to Newby to liven up the place – Laurence Olivier, for example – while the more down-to-earth Maisie just wishes her mother would fade away and die. The need to care for old Mrs Bracey is stopping Maisie from having any kind of life of her own – she can't even nip out to the cinema with one of the local lads for fear of her mother having a turn.
While the novel's tone is quite dark at times, there are several moments of lightness too. Stevie's outbursts are a delight, gloriously refreshing and unfiltered. Then there are the letters Tory receives from her young son, Edward, who is away at boarding school – little comic gems in their own right. Not to mention Mrs Bracey's tendency towards indiscretion, especially when passing judgement on one of her neighbours.
I'll finish with an example of one of the many things I loved about this novel – Taylor's ability to rove around the town, capturing little sketches of various scenes as she goes. Here's one of my favourites.
Lily ate fish and chips at the Mimosa Cafê, her book propped against a bottle of sauce. The fleet had come in and up at the market the floor was deep with fish, blue and black-barred, a mass of dinted silver, crimson-eyed. At the Anchor Iris was busy for once, with not a minute to wipe down the wet counter or to collect glasses. All over the harbour waters was a frenzied screaming of gulls. Mrs Bracey waited with impatience for her dinner and for her daughter to return at closing-time. Smells of stew crept round the kitchen. She trembled with exasperation, imagining the greyish meat slipping off the bone, the rings of onions, the pearl-barley, the golden sequins of fat glinting on the surface. And she thought too of the jug of draught stout Iris would bring back and her hands plucked peevishly at the bed covers. (p.43)
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As I've been off the grid for most of last few months, I didn't get a chance to post a list of my favourite books from 2017. So, in the spirit of better late than never, here it is. Enjoy!
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Like its predecessor, 2017 turned out to be another strong reading year for me. I read fewer books than usual this time (around 70 books, mostly older/blacklisted titles) but the majority were very good. Once again, it proved very difficult to finalise a shortlist for this post, so I've gone overboard with a top fifteen – that's two more than the baker's dozen I usually aim for. These are the books I loved, the books that have stayed with me, the ones I'm most likely to recommend to other readers. I've summarised each one in this post, but you can read the full reviews by clicking on the appropriate links.
Crampton Hodnet by Barbara Pym
It's getting to the point where I need to reserve a permanent spot for Barbara Pym, such is the quality of her writing. This year's slot goes to Crampton Hodnet, a delightful comedy of manners set in North Oxford in the late 1930s (Some Tame Gazelle came a very close second). What a joy it was to return to this author's territory, a familiar world of charming curates, mildly ridiculous academics, amorous students and gossipy women. Probably the funniest Pym I've read to date.
Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood
A series of six interlinked short stories/sketches inspired by Isherwood's time in the city during the early 1930s. I really loved this book with its striking cast of characters and wealth of engaging vignettes. As one might expect, the author's portrayal of a Berlin in flux is truly wonderful, capturing the atmosphere of everything from the seedy underground bars and nightlife to the magnificence and glory of the glamorous side of the city. A most evocative read.
The Soul of Kindness by Elizabeth Taylor
Here's another author worthy of a permanent place my end-of-year lists, Elizabeth Taylor – I just can't seem to get enough of her work. The storyline in this book revolves around Flora Quartermaine, a beautiful young woman who seems to have the perfect life. While Flora considers herself to be the very soul of kindness, in reality this is far from the truth, her best intentions often causing more harm than good. A novel full of little insights into various aspects of human behaviour – lovers of character-driven novels should enjoy this one.
Eleven Kinds of Loneliness by Richard Yates
My favourite of the collections of short stories I read in 2017 (Saki's Improper Stories came a close second). Yates' canvases may be small and intimate, but the emotions he explores are universal. Here are the frustrations and disappointments of day-to-day life, the loneliness that stems from rejection, uncertainty or a deep feeling of worthlessness. Once again, this will appeal to lovers of character-driven fiction. A superb set of stories, quite varied in style in spite of the overriding theme.
Set largely in the seedy bars and boarding houses of London's Earl's Court, Patrick Hamilton's 1941 novel Hangover Square centres on the tortured existence of George Harvey Bone, a thirty-four-year-old man who is obsessed with a beautiful yet vindictive young woman named Netta Longdon. It is an utterly brilliant portrait of a man on the edge, perfectly capturing the sudden changes in mood and mindset of a lonely and tormented soul, driven to distraction by the heartless woman he so deeply desires. This might just be my favourite book of the year.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton
A beautiful and compelling portrayal of forbidden love, characterised by Wharton's trademark ability to expose the underhand workings of a repressive world. Set within the upper echelons of New York society in the 1870s, a culture that seems so refined on the surface, and yet so terribly brutal, hypocritical and intolerant underneath once the protective veneer of respectability is stripped away. There is a real sense of depth and subtlety in the characterisation here – classic literature doesn't get much better than this.
School for Love by Olivia Manning
A highly compelling coming-of-age story set in Jerusalem during the closing stages of the Second World War. It's a brilliant novel, one that features a most distinctive character quite unlike any other I've encountered either in literature or in life itself. In Miss Bohun, Manning has created a fascinating individual, one that is sure to generate strong opinions either way. Is she a manipulative hypocrite, determined to seize any opportunity and exploit it for her own personal gain? Or is she simply deluded, predominately acting on the belief that she is doing the morally upstanding thing in a changing and unstable world? You'll have to read the book yourself to take a view.
Our Spoons Came from Woolworths by Barbara Comyns
One of several reads featuring a highly distinctive female narrator – in this case, Sophia, a young woman who is looking back on her unhappy marriage to a rather feckless artist by the name of Charles. In writing this book, the British-born author Barbara Comyns has drawn heavily on her own life experience. It is, by all accounts, a lightly fictionalised version of her first marriage, a relationship characterised by tensions over money worries and various infidelities on her husband's part. Although it took me a couple of chapters to fall into line with Sophia's unassuming conversational style, I really warmed to her character, particularly as the true horror of her story became apparent. This is a wonderful book, by turns humorous, sad, shocking and heart-warming.
The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim
Enchanted indeed! What a delightful novel this turned out to be – telling, as it does, the story of four very different English women who come together to rent a medieval castle on the Italian Riviera for the month of April. Without wishing to give away too much about the ending, this utterly charming story has a touch of the fairy tale about it as the lives of these four women are altered in various ways by their time at San Salvatore. A truly magical read, guaranteed to lift the spirits.
One Fine Day by Mollie Panter-Downes
In this beautifully written novel, we follow a day in the life of the Marshalls, an upper-middle-class family struggling to find a new way to live in an England irrevocably altered by the Second World War. Several threads and encounters come together to form a vivid picture of a nation, a country trying to come to terms with new ways of life and the accompanying changes to its social fabric. A little like a cross between Woolf's Mrs Dalloway and an Elizabeth Taylor novel, this was a wonderful discovery for me.
Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith
This novel was published in 1957, two years after The Talented Mr Ripley with which it shares a focus on the psychological – in other words, the motives that drive certain individuals to behave in very sinister ways. Once again, Highsmith encourages us to side with an outwardly respectable man who secretly harbours psychopathic tendencies. The way she does this is so clever; she knows exactly how her readers will respond to each of her characters, thereby creating a situation where we feel sympathy for a murderer and contempt for the woman who has made his life so difficult. A thoroughly delicious read.
I read this in advance of Halloween, and it proved to be a highly appropriate read for the season – atmospheric, unsettling and at times quite humorous in a darkly comic way. What really sets this book apart from so many others is its highly distinctive style, much of which stems from the curious nature of the narrator's voice, that of young Merricat Blackwood. A novella with much to say about our suspicions, our prejudices and, perhaps most importantly of all, our treatment of people who seem strange or different from ourselves. The sense of being an outsider – or society's mistreatment of the outsider – is a prominent theme.
Several of the books in translation I chose to read in 2017 were disappointing, but this one really stood out for the distinctiveness of its central character, Doris. A striking young woman whose voice I found utterly engaging right from the very start, particularly in the way it reflected her complex personality – a glorious mix of the naïve and the streetwise, the vivacious and the vulnerable. Reputedly inspired by Anita Loos' Gentleman Prefer Blondes, Keun set out to write a response from the German perspective, one that ultimately shows us the darker side of life which lies beneath the glamour of the capital city, Berlin. Another very evocative read for me.
The Shooting Party by Isabel Colegate
Set on an Oxfordshire country estate in the autumn of 1913, The Shooting Party provides a terrific insight into the dying days of the Edwardian era, the beginning of the end of a time-honoured way of life for the English upper classes. Essentially a tale of 'upstairs and downstairs', this is a wonderful ensemble piece with a sting in its tail. Fans of L. P Hartley's The Go-Between will likely enjoy this one.
Ride the Pink Horse by Dorothy B. Hughes
Dorothy B. Hughes made my 2016 highlights with her classic noir novel In a Lonely Place, the story of a damaged ex-Air Force pilot named Dix Steele. And here she is again in 2017, this time with the existential noir Ride the Pink Horse. Written in a tough, hardbitten style, Pink Horse is a slow burn tale of pursuit, the tough, streetwise guy who comes looking for a final payoff from his former boss before hightailing it to Mexico and the life he envisages there – only things don't quite go to plan. It's probably my favourite of the dozen or so crime novels I read last year.
So there we are – a pretty satisfying year of reading all told.
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Shares of Trinseo stock traded up $0.77 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $34.72. 454,700 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 376,967. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $36.59 and a 200 day moving average price of $38.67. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 4.79, a P/E/G ratio of 0.67 and a beta of 1.92. Trinseo has a one year low of $27.36 and a one year high of $52.34. The company has a quick ratio of 2.06, a current ratio of 2.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.70.
Trinseo (NYSE:TSE) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 4th. The basic materials company reported $0.67 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.73 by ($0.06). The firm had revenue of $922.10 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.02 billion. Trinseo had a net margin of 2.16% and a return on equity of 16.55%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 23.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.83 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Trinseo will post 3.21 earnings per share for the current year.
In related news, Director Christopher D. Pappas sold 8,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $37.70, for a total value of $301,600.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 218,089 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $8,221,955.30. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Angelo N. Chaclas sold 1,498 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $38.07, for a total value of $57,028.86. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now directly owns 20,830 shares in the company, valued at $792,998.10. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 1.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.
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Trinseo SA, a materials company, manufactures and markets synthetic rubber, latex binders, and plastic products in Europe, the United States, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. The company operates through six segments: Latex Binders, Synthetic Rubber, Performance Plastics, Polystyrene, Feedstocks, and Americas Styrenics.
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Incredible Move in ready Home in a Golf Course Community !!!! This house has a recent 80K interior remodel and is ready for the new owner! New 16 seer A/C and duct work, new hot water heater, house has been re-plumbed, upgraded kitchen and baths with granite and tile. Master bath to Die for with Dual Sinks and walk in Roman Shower. Master bed Overlooks Pool & has Dual Walk in Closets. Guest Beds even have walk in Closets. Lots of STORAGE in this one. The pool features a new programmable heater and it has been resurfaced with a Pebble-Tec finish. The sliding doors have hurricane film and the windows were replaced with new, high efficiency vinyl. Full Hurricane Protection shutters in place. To top all that off there is extensive landscaping, pool pavers, a family room wet bar and more! Close to Shopping , Dining , Boat Ramps, Parks and Medical. What more could you ask for? How about NO EXPENSIVE FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIRED !!!!! Homes Like this Don't Last Long !!!!!
Charming Move-In-Ready home on a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable Deep Creek. Highly desired open floor plan with new plank porcelain tile floors (2019). Tile floors throughout the home. The vaulted ceilings create a bigger more spacious feel. Home features the preferred split bedroom layout for Master Suite privacy. Expansive master suite offers a seating area with nice view of the heated pool perfect for peaceful reading or home office area. The well-equipped spacious kitchen has newer stainless appliances (2018). This home has the popular layout and features of a brand-new home. Easily accessible laundry room with utility sink & cupboards. City water and sewer. Whole house recently re-plumbed (2019). Newer AC unit (2011). Complete replacement of AC ducts (2018). Covered & screened lanai with private pool has ample room for furnishings & overlooks the spacious back yard with canal & greenbelt that provides an ideal outdoor private living space. Includes newer washer and dryer (2019). The quiet neighborhood is centrally located close to all shopping, major roadways, restaurants, golf and beautiful Gulf Beaches.
Front and center in Burnt Store Marina! This lovely 2-bedroom marina view condo is in the heart of Harbor Towers, one of Burnt Store Marinaâs most popular neighborhoods. Youâll enjoy boating and wildlife from all your front windows. Whip up a casual meal in your beautiful kitchen featuring solid wood cabinets, granite counters, and a breakfast bar. Entertain guests with a spacious open floor plan featuring new diagonal white porcelain tile throughout all rooms. AC/HWH new in 2016. Watch manatees from your master bedroom. Begin your morning walk around the Marina from your lanai and enjoy a cool drink at the end of the day as sunset skies entertain you. Join a golf league, or book club, shopping trip, luncheon fashion show, boat or fishing trip with your Harbor Towers neighbors, the friendliest people in Burnt Store Marina. This is resort living at its best, in the largest deep-water marina on the southwest Florida Gulf, also offering a challenging executive golf course, pickle ball, tennis, fitness center, public boat launch, three on site restaurants, a ships store, kayak and golf cart rentals, Freedom Boat Club. Minutes from open water and 10 nautical miles to Boca Grande Pass, come live the Florida vacation dream. Investors, Harbor Towers allows weekly rentals. These highly sought-after units do not last long. Comes furnished.
This Marlin Run villa is simply gorgeous! Remodeled and furnished with 2 beds/2 baths and private garage, inside youâll find an updated kitchen with 42â hardwood cabinets, granite counters, a long breakfast bar, pendant lighting above, extra recessed lighting, updated appliances and a custom side buffet with stone top. New tile flooring in the living and dining area and attractive paint selections provide a gracious ambiance under the volume ceilings. The master bath was redesigned for an expanded walk-in shower and features new vanity with granite top, new lighting and plumbing fixtures. The light and bright lanai is enclosed with sliding glass doors and expands the living space as a delightful Florida room. Accordion hurricane shutters seal it up when youâre gone. And one of the nicest features is the extra outdoor pavered patio! With room for a table and chairs you can enjoy the outside with a peaceful tropical backdrop!
Welcome to the friendly neighborhood of Windmill Village. A resident owned deeded 55+ gated community with marina located in Punta Gorda. This charming 2-bedroom 2-bathroom waterfront home has 1,510 square feet of living space and is handicap accessible with exterior wheelchair lift . As soon as you enter you notice how spacious and bright this home is with high ceilings and skylights to let in natural light. The kitchen features wood cabinetry, breakfast bar and is open to the dining room and family room. The living/dining room area is carpeted with great views of the bay. The 12x13 Florida room is great for entertaining guests. Spacious master suite is carpeted with walk-in closet and the master bath with dual sinks, additional mirrored vanity area, large walk-in shower and tons of storage. Guest bedroom with ceiling fan along with full bath. Laundry room with built in desk area. Bring your boat and leave it at your own dock out back. Home also features wide hallway, storage shed and plenty of parking room. The Windmill Village community features 2 Marina's with free boat slips and access to the Gulf. Woodworking shop, private boat ramp, Post Office, trailer storage yard, upscale beautiful Community Center for all your social events. Clubhouse has billiard room, library, and banquet hall. Tiki hut by the heated pool. Price does not include Windmill Village park share & bond buy-in of $21,285 (returned when you sell). Home is completely spotless and beautifully landscaped. Schedule your showing today!
Meticulously maintained pool home built by Quality Builders. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home features a split floor plan for privacy when guests come to visit. Both guest bedrooms feature walk in closets and the guest bath has access to the pool and lanai. The main guest room also has a sliding door leading out to the pool. The Mater Suite has French door access to the lanai and features his and hers walk in closets, large bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower, double sinks, seated vanity area and large linen closet. The eat in kitchen is wide enough to include a dinette set and has a raised bar for additional seating. This home is nestled in a quiet section of Deep Creek and is close to major highways, airports, shopping, hotels and hospitals. Make this your home and enjoy the Florida lifestyle.
BSI BEAUTY W/CANAL BASIN VIEW & SAIL ACCESS - Custom-built, 3 bed/2 bath, waterfront home in Burnt Store Isles w/lovely canal basin view & sailboat access to Charlotte Harbor. Inside, the home features a formal living room & dining room plus a separate family room with almost every room in the home offering a pool & canal view. Architectural details include crown molding, tray ceilings in living room, master & family room & disappearing sliding glass doors plus zero-corner sliding glass doors in the family room w/all sliders extending the living space out onto the lanai. The kitchen features granite counters, a breakfast bar, an abundance of cabinet & counter space plus a closet pantry. The master suite offers private access to the lanai & a spa-like master bath w/his & hers walk-in closets, dual sinks, tiled shower & separate garden tub. The split bedroom floor plan boasts large guest rooms - each w/a walk-in closet. Outside, the oversized, tile lanai features an in-ground, heated pool w/attached spa. Relax in the shade or soak up some Florida sun out here. The concrete dock w/10,000 lb boat lift is steps from the back door. Water & electric hook-ups are available dockside. Set sail on your latest adventure right from your own backyard. Home is meticulously-maintained & in move-in condition. Other amenities include oversized 2-car garage, security system, hurricane protection & lush tropical landscaping. Eastern rear-exposure ensures colorful sunrises over the canal. Make an appointment today.
Home Sweet Home. This country beauty is situated on 6.25 acres in the Charlotte Ranchettes community in Punta Gorda. The manicured property is cross fenced, so bring your horses and have room for your big toys too. This is a 2006 custom built pool home featuring metal roof, tiled front porch with PVC porch railing, thermopane windows rated up to 150 mph wind with colonial hurricane shutters, generator hookup, overhead plumbing, R-30 insulation, tile and wood laminate floors throughout, a large game room with full bar and a half bath (pool table negotiable), very spacious kitchen with Corian countertops and wood cabinets with pull-out drawers, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, breakfast bar, and rope lighting above cabinets for night lighting; laundry room has a built-in ironing board, and living room has a gas fireplace. Bedrooms have custom built-in closet systems, and one guest bedroom has a Murphy bed. Outside you can have fun in the large lanai and pool area. There is a pool bath and an outdoor kitchen/bar area with its own dishwasher and refrigerator. The pool is approx. 9 ft on the deep end and has a diving board and slide. There is even a big tiki hut to enjoy with a fan, rope lighting, and gas fire pit. There is a 16x24 pole barn, two sheds, and several carport covers for your boat and vehicles. Beautiful big oak trees and palms throughout the property provide shade. Downtown Punta Gorda dining, shopping, farmersâ markets, I-75 exit, and Punta Gorda Airport are all within a short drive.
Move In Ready 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage Pool Home on a cul-de-sac lot in desirable Deed Restricted Deep Creek. No flood insurance required. Home is located well maintained, quiet neighborhood close to everything. Features include vaulted ceilings, crown molding, a comfortable kitchen with granite counter-tops, breakfast bar, and a decorative tumbled marble backsplash. Enjoy a kitchen/family combo, living/dining combo, durable flooring thoughout, sliding glass doors, window treatments, and much more. Retreat to the master suite featuring sliders to the pool, walk in closets, decorative tiled shower, dual sinks with granite counter-tops. Lounge on the oversized covered/screened lanai with extra deck space measuring 23x18 or take a dip in the pool while overlooking nature. Other exterior features include a 2019 ROOF, fresh paint, hurricane protection, and a 2018 hot water heater. This home has curb appeal with mature landscape, concrete curbing, and an inviting screened entry. Enjoy the nearby community playground with tennis courts and the Deep Creek Golf Course just down the road. You'll love the convenience to I-75 or US-41, world class beaches, restaurants, grocery stores, etc....all of which are minutes away.
Come see this newer(2018) Bright, Airy, Cozy and Clean home in Ridge Harbor! Youll love walking into the well lit Living area with the big front window that lets in lots of our natural light and from there you'll see the well designed Kitchen, with Upgraded Real Wood Cabinets, Moen Faucets, Granite Countertops, Beautiful Wood Laminate Flooring and 9.4 high ceilings that give it that spacious feeling. Both Bathrooms have Moen Faucets, Granite countertops and beautiful Tiled Walls and upgraded cabinets. This Home was built with Hurricane Impact Doors and Windows so you can relax if your out of town when the Windy season comes. The Back yard is Big with loads of rooms to add a deck, Lanai, Pool or Maybe that super sized Man Cave of a shed. Come live where it feels like your in the Country, yet your just minutes away from the I 75 Access, a Community Boat Ramp to Peace River and the very popular and active Punta Gorda, home to the up and coming Sunseeker Resort, Historic District, Bay Walk, Convention Center and countless unique Restaurants and Bars with entertainment or catch a Rodeo in Arcadia for some country fun ... Great Location without the GREAT BIG price of living Downtown. Come see it, you wont regret stopping by!
Enviable corner unit offering gorgeous views of Southwest Floridaâs skyline at sunset over Colony Point Lake in the premiere community of Bella Lago at Vivante! The open, breezy feel of this luxurious second-floor unit welcomes you with high ceilings, an open floor plan, an elegant dining room, a relaxing living room and a balcony overlooking the lake. Youâll find the kitchen is nicely appointed with granite counters and solid wood cabinetry. Large sliders offer soothing views of nature and the lake from the breakfast nook, the living room and the master suite. When itâs time to retire, the master suite offers a spacious, quiet retreat featuring sliders to the balcony, a tray ceiling, 2 walk-in closets, a large walk-in shower, a soaking tub and a private water closet. Guests will enjoy their privacy as well in their own private suite featuring a walk-in closet and tray ceiling. Luxury resounds not only in the unit but throughout the entire community of Vivante. Enjoy the Southwest Florida resort lifestyle with beautiful landscaping and amenities such as a large lagoon shaped pool with a cabana, gazebo, hot tub and a spacious sundeck. There is even a separate lap pool plus a fabulous tennis center, a well-equipped fitness room and a grand clubhouse offering a billiards room, media room and so much more. When venturing outside of Vivante, enjoy Fishermenâs Village and the downtown area offering unique dining and shopping experiences. Fully furnished and ready for YOU!
Key West charm blends with this Hi-Tech beauty to present an almost new coastal contemporary home with all the behind-the-scene bells & whistles, PLUS a relaxed Florida elegance only high-quality upgrades can deliver. Located in popular Punta Gorda Isles Section 12, for quick SAILBOAT access to Charlotte Harbor, the Gulf of Mexico & beyond. From the moment you drive onto the circular paver driveway, the unique striking impact entry doors set the stage for the beautiful details featured throughout. The first-floor level, with over 1800 s.f., lives large with an open layout, highlighted by a state-of-the-art gourmet Kitchen (& to-die-for Laundry Room) centrally located to Great Room & Dining. The vast array of windows & sliders welcome outdoor tropical splendor from your fabulous heated pool & spa, featuring a clear-view screen cage with no obstructing center rail. The first floor Owner Suite is just off a cabana-themed Lanai offering resort style relaxation, complete with firepit & perfect for al fresco dining. Plenty of space for hobbies, family & guests, the upper level with four additional bedrooms is accented by whimsical balconies with one suite large enough to be a second Master, media or game room. Convenient to historic downtown Punta Gorda & situated across from the St. Andrews Golf Course on a street of attractive homes. Walkability abounds with miles of pathways to experience this charming destination. You can have it all when you decide to make 2000 Deborah Drive your new home in paradise.
Open concept Florida home with pool on a 1/4 acre lot on a cul-de-sac. If you enjoy privacy and the outdoors, you may love the long greenbelt view from your living room and pool, as well as the view of Lake Zappa from your pool and back yard. Many neighbors enjoy the Florida sunshine, fishing and kayaking the lake. This home has a large master bedroom with sliders giving you direct access to the pool. All 3 bedrooms have Outlast+ Rustic Wood PERGO Laminate floors. The rest of the home has ceramic tile and boasts many recent upgrades... LG Stove & Microwave, Hurricane roof downs and windows in 2018, lanai screen, light fixtures, flooring in bedrooms, hot water heater and paint in 2017. Call for a private showing and come see this one for yourself! Talk about convenience this home is about 7-8 miles to Harborwalk, Laishley Park Marina and Fishermenâs Village.
This desirable END UNIT overlooks its included DEEDED DOCK and has recently (2017-2018) been TOTALLY UPDATED with the ownerâs personal attention to every detail. The attached Features Sheet covers all those details. Perfect for either a part- or full-time resident, this 24-unit community has very strong association financials and THE BEST POOL DECK VIEW in Punta Gorda Isles! Assigned carport, deeded dock, beautifully appointed living space, and a great community to boot! It doesn't get much better! And when Buckleyâs Pass is complete (later this year) youâll have a 20-25 minute cruise to the mouth of Alligator Creek in Charlotte Harbor.
Beautifully maintained, fully furnished - turn-key - 2 bed/2 bath, waterfront condo in Windjammer Point in the heart of Punta Gorda Isles near St Andrews South Golf Course. Condo offers deeded dock, sailboat access to Charlotte Harbor, wonderful canal-basin view plus walk-out access to docks/waterfront. 2nd floor condo has open floor plan w/large living room, formal dining area and open kitchen with breakfast bar and a pass-through counter to lanai. Unit boasts large bedroom including a large master suite w/private access to the lanai, canal view and en-suite master bath w/walk-in closet. Other features include tiled entry w/coat closet, laundry room & adjacent walk-in storage room. LOTS of storage here, right in your unit! Condo amenities include an in-ground, heated pool. Soak up some Florida sun poolside. The unit comes w/one, assigned, covered parking space & deeded dock #11. Keep your boat docked just steps from your back door. Lots of guest parking. Windjammer Point is a financially-sound, beautifully-landscaped, condo community w/low HOA fees. Start living the Florida lifestyle here.
When it comes to location this perfectly sized 1 bedroom 1 bath condo has it all. Encompassed by parks, and access to public tennis, playgrounds basketball, downtown dining, close to shopping and Fishermans Village; this is the definition of living the Florida lifestyle. The unit itself is a generously sized open floorplan design, with plenty of kitchen counter space. There is even a separate storage unit to keep all of your beach gear.
Quiet condo complex located in a desirable area off Kings Hwy. This great second floor end unit offers two bedrooms and two baths with an open floor plan. The light and airy kitchen has a tiled breakfast bar with sink overlooking the spacious living area. The living room has new laminate flooring with sliding glass doors leading to the screened balcony. The master suite has a walk-in closet and master bath with stand up shower. This home has an inside laundry that includes a washer and dryer. The balcony overlooks a small pond and beautiful Florida landscaping. Centrally located between Tamiami Trail and Interstate 75. Close to shopping and restaurants. This home is a must-see!
This Nature surrounded 3 bedroom 3 bathroom split floorpan home has all the space you need! As you walk in the front door into the living room you have the master bedroom just off to the left and the other two bedrooms to the right. The back patio area has been completely enclosed in the to add a maximum amount of square footage under air. The back rooms could have several different uses and there is more space than you would think. The Back right corner is used as a storage room. Walk out the back door into the yard and notice the space still available for a pool if desired! Dont forget all of the mature trees & landscaping throughout the property. Look closer and you'll see several different fruit trees including cherries, Avocado tree, Mangos, pineapples and more. You are only a 15 minute drive to Historic Downtown Punta Gorda, and closer to I75, for easy access north and south throughout the state. There are many different restaurants and shopping centers around Punta Gorda to enjoy. A new Dollar Store is 1/4 mile down the street for any quick grocery shopping needed to be done! Boat ramps are close by for boaters who want to be out on the water enjoying all that the Peace River, Charlotte Harbor and Gulf of Mexico have to offer! Some of the best beaches in the country are within a 45 minute drive away (Boca Grande, Englewood & Siesta Key), and don't forget about the countless golf courses around the area including Sunnybreeze golf course just a few minutes away! This could be your place in paradise!
CUSTOM 3/2/2 POOL HOME IN HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER DEEP CREEK WITH COUNTY WATER AND SEWER! Oversized lot located on cul-de-sac with private greenbelt views. Original owner-snowbird home occupied only 4-5 months a year and meticulously maintained. Beautiful open floor plan with an abundance of natural light, easy care hardwood and tile flooring, cathedral ceilings, transom windows, formal dining area and wall-to-wall slider leading to lanai, kitchen with breakfast bar, built-in pantry and casual dining area. Spacious master bedroom with lanai access, walk-in closet and private bath with dual sinks, garden tub and walk-in shower. Additional features include two large guest bedrooms, separate guest bath with walk-in shower, inside utility, security system and built-in safe. Outdoor entertaining area features covered lanai and 14â x 28â screened heated pool with mature landscaping ensuring privacy. Newer interior paint and exterior painted in 2017. Deed restricted community close to I-75, restaurants, shopping, schools, boating, golf and short drive to SWFL gulf beaches. Donât miss this opportunity! Call for your private showing today!
This gorgeous estate home is situated on a beautiful corner lot with lush landscaping. Three bedroom/three bathroom home with 2508 square feet of living space. The double door entrance leads you to breathtaking views including a beautiful pool and private wooded preserve. Upscale travertine flooring runs throughout and the large kitchen is equipped with granite counter tops, 42 inch wood cabinets, travertine backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Relax in the master retreat that features a large garden tub, walk in shower and his and her sinks. Enjoy entertaining on the outdoor living oasis that includes a roman style pool overlooking a tranquil wooded preserve. The home has two car garage and a tile roof. Lush landscaping, floratam grass, palm trees surround this home and there is a private well for irrigation. Bring your bikes, golf clubs and Kayaks! The community has a bike path, walking trail, boat dock and is walking distance to a club house and Burnt Store Marina Golf Course. The low HOA fees and access Burnt Store area amenities will make this dream a reality!
Second story condo in the HEART of DOWNTOWN PUNTA GORDA! Within blocks of the Charlotte Harbor and the Harbor Walk, Laishley Park, fabulous restaurants, outdoor dining and a waterfront Tiki bar, Farmer's Market, Events Center, festivals, shops and services. Stroll or bike the scenic Harbor Walk to tennis, parks, waterfront restaurants and Fisherman's Village. A parking space is included, though you won't have to drive to all of the attractions of downtown Punta Gorda. Second floor unit in a premier end location. This 55+ community has a heated pool, fitness center, meeting room, shuffleboard, and a patio and BBQ area. All in one of the most premier locations in Punta Gorda!
CUTE HOME READY FOR SOME TLC, COME MAKE THIS 2/1/carport YOUR HOME! Waterfront view, country living but close to everything. Make it your little piece of paradise or investment property! Minutes from shopping, close to the airport, but quiet and private. Sold As Is with right to inspect.


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I know you've been reading our blog for a while and you're probably wondering what a casino app is. In my mind, it's a virtual casino that you can play in the background while you work. The casino app allows you to play games like roulette, blackjack, craps, and baccarat, all in a safe, clean, and fully-automated environment.
This is a really smart game, and this is a very well-made one that I was very excited about. It offers a rich array of choices, ranging from roulette to baccarat, with a lot of choices being played out in real-time. But the thing that I think it's really a good idea is that it's a free service, and you can play online at any time.
The game is a one-time game about the new world of online gambling, and I can't find any screenshots of what I'm currently playing. But I've got a lot of ideas for a more active online gaming environment for the next few weeks and months.
As a matter of fact, I have been playing this app for a couple of weeks now and have liked it quite a bit. And for the price of a one-time payment, I can play roulette, blackjack, baccarat, and poker. And I can play all while wearing nothing but a towel on my head. I would say that the app is a fun and easy way to get started in online gaming. However, I think it could be improved.
The real beauty of the app is in the way it lets you play online games. You can play a lot of games and try to keep playing and playing the game you want, even if you're a beginner. Or if you're a seasoned professional, you can try to have fun and get the hang of playing the game you want. For example, you can play a poker game and try to get the hang of it.
In the first game in the app you have to select any number of games to play. The game's name will be played automatically. However, it would be better if you could keep playing. As you play, your mind goes blank, you have a lot of choices, and you don't even know what to play. Also, you don't need to know your opponent. You can just play the game you want and if you like it, you can play.
The game itself is rather simple. You pick three cards, and you play, trying to increase your bet by 1 point. You can also play the app whenever you want, and its not limited to the three cards. It works just like any other app, you can just say, "hi, I'm going to play with some friends" and it will automatically play three game modes at a time.
The app is an online casino, and it's similar to some of the ones we've seen (with the exception that it lets you play against other players). It's an online casino, and it's similar to some of the ones we've seen (with the exception that it lets you play against other players). It's an online casino, and it's similar to some of the ones we've seen (with the exception that it lets you play against other players).
This is a bit of a rant, but I'm going to talk about it at some point.
The app is an excellent option for slot players, but it's also an excellent option for video poker players. You can play against other players (who can then be yours) and you can also play against other online casinos.


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Q: onKeyEvent() inside accessibilityService is not working as intended I've added an onKeyEvent() inside an AccessibilityService . I know when an key press happens (in my case a volume button),onKeyEvent() is called twice one for ACTION_DOWN and one for ACTION_UP.
When the user provides the Accessibility permission and opens my application , everything works perfectly.
Then the user kills my app and this time when i press the volume button onKeyEvent() called 4 times (2 ACTION_DOWN and 2 ACTION_UP).
Then the user opens my app and then kills it from the recent apps.This time
onKeyEvent() is called 6 times(3 ACTION_DOWN and 3 ACTION_UP)
This goes on and on
I'm not doing anything in onAccessibilityEvent() and onDestory().
On advice of @Mike M , i've changed to onServiceConnected, but i'm still facing the same error
In onServiceConnected() i'm doing this:
    info.flags=AccessibilityServiceInfo.FLAG_REQUEST_FILTER_KEY_EVENTS;

    info.flags=AccessibilityServiceInfo.FLAG_REPORT_VIEW_IDS;

    setServiceInfo(info);

This is my onKeyEvent()
 @Override

  public boolean onKeyEvent(KeyEvent event) {

    Log.v("accessibilityservice","inside onKeyEvent")

    int action = event.getAction();

    int keyCode = event.getKeyCode();

    if (action == KeyEvent.ACTION_UP) {

        if (keyCode == KeyEvent.KEYCODE_VOLUME_UP) {

            Log.d("Hello", "KeyUp");

        } else if (keyCode == KeyEvent.KEYCODE_VOLUME_DOWN) {

            Log.d("Hello", "KeyDown");

        }

        return true;

    } else {

        return super.onKeyEvent(event);

    }

}

How do i solve this?

A: Why don't you try to detect if the service/app is already registered in OnServiceConnected event or some longer lifecycles?

A: Stop the service when your app stops (in onDestroy)
in Kotlin (translate in java with decompiler)
 autoClickService?.let {
            Log.d("DBGAPP", "stop auto click service Ondestroy")
            it.stopSelf()
            if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.N) {
                it.disableSelf()
            }`enter code here`
            //autoClickService = null
        }

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