I've been a Belva Plain fan as far back as I can remember. I somehow missed, "Homecoming". It was a pretty easy read. I read the entire novel in two days. The plot involves Annette Byrne and her family. Ms. Byrne is in her 80s and knows that her time is limited. The family has suffered both "ups" and "downs". Unfortunately, there currently seem to be more "downs". She has decided to gather her family together at her/their ancestral home to work out the differences among the various family members. Each family is not aware that the other has also been invited. This will be the first time in years that all of the family members will be gathered at the same place at the same time. The homecoming is certainly not what Annette had hoped for. At the end of their weekend, will indiscretions, loss and disloyalty be forgiven?
As always, Ms. Plain is a master storyteller. She has developed a heart-warming plot, various interesting characters, in an interesting setting.
Enjoyable read, would recommend. ( )

A woman's children are at odds with each other and she tries to trick them and her grandchildren to come home for the last time. What she can't control is their reaction to each other when they come home.

I thought this book was a very easy read and I loved it. I give it an A+! I would recommend to readers who like books about families. ( )

a family reunion at Christmastime ( )

This is not a great book, not even a particularly good book. What it is, is a really quick and easy read. ( )