The book group read Pocketful of Rye by A.J. Cronin, and I found out that this was actually a sequel to A Song of Sixpence.
So I decided to read it - and I'm glad I did - in fact, I think we should have read them in order! This novel sets the stage for more clarity and understanding in Pocketful of Rye.
The story deals with Laurence Carroll's childhood and youth in Scotland - the death of his father, his reluctant years away from his mother, his coming of age, and his discovery of the truth about himself.
I had heard of A.J. Cronin - but knew little about him. I'm glad to have found another good author to get to know better!
