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The
central character in The Anniversary is dear old Mum, a woman whose
possessiveness is a killer. She is thoroughly evil and glories in
destroying anything that is good and kind and pure; for, not being able
to enjoy such feelings herself, she is damned if anyone else will. And
yet, like the Devil, Mum has an undeniable charm. This woman would never
have been drowned as a witch: she would have been crowned queen.
- Bill MacIlwraith
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Mum
keeps a tight hold on her three sons, binding them to her with gifts -
and threats. But, as the family gathers to celebrate Mum's wedding
anniversary, revolt is in the air. Terry tries to gather the courage to
tell Mum he's taking his wife and family to live in Canada; Tom breaks
the news of his impending marriage - and the there's Henry's little
"hobby".
Mum
fights back with everything in her formidable armoury - but will it be
enough?
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