At the Reunion Buffet is a literary fiction book by author Alexander McCall Smith.
Isabel Dalhousie – philosopher, mother and friend – is taking on the task of organizing the giant girl’s back to school. 25 old classmates come to her house and the caterers arrive to order the buffet, Isabel has time to think. She’s mindful of the fact that reunions can bring about all sorts of uncomfortable feelings.
The party is in full swing, and Isabel realizes that the pull of the past is still as strong as ever. Some are interested in fostering disagreement while others hope for correction. As the host of the party, Isabel feels compelled to help them on the path to mercy and forgiveness. What if the reason for forgiveness is murky and questionable? And what if longstanding secrets threaten to derail Isabel’s efforts?
In this heartwarming, intelligently observed novel, the wonderful heroine of Alexander McCall Smith.
