I hope this exquisite plant will do the job. And while "the world" would never ask us to suppose that those parasols made themselves, it demands that we shall think that of the Umbellifer. But I hope we can see the Grand Designer, Jehovah, in its exquisite design, artistry and engineering - all carefully coded and fitted within a tiny seed at that!
It is, simply, a miracle in plain sight.
This is such a lovely and thoughtful review of "The Umbrellas of Hamelin". And what greater endorsement could there be than having a reader buy more copies to give as presents!
Having thoroughly enjoyed Waiting For Gordo and Disraeli Hall by Sue Knight I couldn't wait to read this compilation and it did not disappoint. The stories are a quirky collection of observations on human life in a variety of situations ranging from the humorous to the terrifying.
My particular favourite is The Martian Goes to a Party and has a Nice Day. Although written some time ago, the Martian's comments remain disturbingly valid to this day and I would love to read more of his thoughts about the human race.
Klook and Plukey brought back my own not entirely happy memories of being a convent school pupil in the 1960s as well as the widely held belief of the time that a girl's main aims in life should be to get a boyfriend, marry and have a family.
Sue Knight's abilities to portray characters and settings through her shrewd depiction of little details reminds me very much of Barbara Pym as does the 'lives of quiet desperation' described with both humour and pathos in The Umbrellas of Hamelin and Disraeli Crescent.
This collection has much to offer those who enjoy a good story and to aspiring authors looking to improve their technique. It would also be an excellent choice for book groups as the stories contain much food for thought. I have already bought copies as Christmas presents for family and friends.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Umbrellas-Hamelin-Sue-Knight/dp/1914060555
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