This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, square, and in good condition. Evening Class is a bestselling novel by Irish author Maeve Binchy, first published in 1996. Like many of her books, it’s set in Dublin and focuses on a community of characters whose lives intertwine in unexpected ways. The story centers around a group of people who sign up for an Italian evening class. Each chapter focuses on a different character, gradually revealing how their stories connect and influence one another. It’s a hopeful tale about personal growth, and the surprising ways people can change each other’s lives.