The Dewey Diva's promoted this book saying you had to read for no other reason than its surprise ending. I'm not sure if the ending is the most memorable aspects of this novel but the characters certainly are wonderful. Balthazar Jones and his wife, Hebe, are a poignant pair and demonstrated such mourning, that I almost stopped reading this work. Reverend Septimus Drew and his love interest Ruby Dore are delightfully funny. The friendship between Hebe and Valerie Jennings is wonderful to witness -- low key, but exhibits such depth. And the courtship between Valerie and Arthur Catnip is charming. Mix in some ghosts, zoo animals, a tortoise and a treasure trove of lost items from London's Underground, and you will be thoroughly entertained. Oh, living in the Tower of London is an experience, as well.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and its characters. I'm not surprised that I enjoyed it so much. I just noticed that the inside cover promotes it to be in the tradition of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and Chocolat.
