An emotional story of recollections and reminiscences, The Birthday Party sees multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes at her heart-warming best. Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Erica James will not be disappointed.Readers are loving THE BIRTHDAY PARTY!'I just couldn't put this book down' -- ***** Reader review'Keeps you interested right up to the very last word' -- ***** Reader review'Wonderful' -- ***** Reader review**************************************************************************************************A LANDMARK BIRTHDAY BRINGS BACK MEMORIES - SOME HAPPIER THAN OTHERSPoppy's family is gathering to celebrate her eightieth birthday. Her children, grandchildren and even one great-grandchild are converging on her Sussex home.As she prepares to welcome them all, her mind goes back over her life - to her tough childhood in Yorkshire; to her mother - who scrimped and saved to bring her up decently; to her three husbands and to Alun, the great love of her life who was taken from her by the war.Yes, she has had a full life - a lot fuller than her family realises.As they toast their beloved matriarch, little do they know what an extraordinary and often shocking life she has led...