Mrs. Tim gets a job Book

I really love this series. I think each book is a little better than the last. In the background of the funny and insightful Mrs. Tim and her recounting of her days' events is the fascinating story of Tony Morley and his recurring presence in her life. I can't put these books down because I need to find out what happens to him and whether or not Hester ever figures out what is going on. She is innocently naive of his love and devotion - a beautifully selfless devotion, given that she is married to somebody else - to the point that it seems impossible that she could remain oblivious to it, so often do circumstances allude to it. It has made me think a lot about friendship between men and women and whether or not it's possible without introducing romance on one side or the other. Their friendship is certainly very beautiful, and it would never be the same if she realized how he felt about her. And yet you want her to so she can understand how deeply he loves her. But of course there is her husband and their marriage is a perfectly fine one as far as I can tell...
There are new characters introduced, and the reappearing characters are developed a little more. Mrs. Tim gets a little more philosophical in this one, too, which was nice to see.
I finished this in a little more than a day. Can't wait to read the next one.