Naxos

Naxos is an island in Greece where Paul ultimately comes to spend his summers following the death of Maureen, and at the encouragement of Marjorie. Paul comes to fall in love with Greece while there on tour following Maureen’s death, where he first meets Marjorie. Greece also lures in Fern for a visit, and a decade later, lures her back again on a trip with Tony when she discovers she is pregnant. It is during this trip to Greece that Dennis and Fenno visit, steeling Fern’s decision to become a mother.

Tealing

Tealing is the name of the farm and grand house purchased by Paul and Maureen, and where Fenno, Dennis, and David all grew up. The farm and house are very old, and have very beautiful gardens. It is where Maureen had her collie-raising business, and where the family later reconvenes after Fenno, David, and...