A River in the Trees by Jacqueline O'Mahony (English) Paperback Book

Description: A River in the Trees by Jacqueline O'Mahony A fierce and gripping novel about families, secrets and the impossibility of ever coming home FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Two women.Two stories.One hundred years of secrets.Eloquent and accomplished Anne Griffin, author of WHEN ALL IS SAIDA sweeping novel of love, loss, family and history for readers who love Maggie OFarrell, John Boyne and Donal Ryan1919Ireland is about to be torn apart by the War of Independence.Hannah ODonovan helps her father hide rebel soldiers in the attic, putting her family in great danger from the British soldiers who roam the countryside. An immediate connection between Hannah and ORiada, the leader of this hidden band of rebels, will change her life and that of her family forever . . . 2019Ellen is at a crossroads: her marriage is in trouble, her career is over and shes grieving the loss of a baby. After years in London, she decides to come home to Ireland to face the things shes tried so hard to escape. Reaching into the past, she feels a connection to her ancestor, the mysterious Hannah ODonovan. But why wont anyone in her family talk about Hannah? And how can this journey help Ellen put her life back together?A gripping novel about two women, their desires and frustrations, about the wars they find themselves fighting . . . a thrill to discover Belinda McKeon A fierce, beautifully written story Louise ONeill Author Biography Jacqueline OMahony is from, Cork, Ireland. She did her BA in Ireland, her MA at the University of Bologna, and her PhD in History as a Fulbright Scholar at Duke University, and at Boston College. She has worked as a writer, editor and stylist at Tatler, Vogue and the Irish Independent. She lives in Notting Hill with her husband and three young children. Review The writing is eloquent and accomplished weaving together the lives of these women in trauma. - Anne Griffin, author of When All Is SaidA gripping novel about two women, about their desires and frustrations, about the wars they find themselves fighting, whether on the ground or in their minds. Jacqueline OMahony writes brilliantly of what it is like to be in trouble, to be uncertain and alone, and to have to confront hard realities. Compassionate yet unsentimental, sharply insightful yet steeped in story, this debut is a thrill to discover.A fierce, beautifully told story, which keeps the reader gripped until the very last page. Jacqueline OMahony is one to watch. Long Description Two women. Two stories. One hundred years of secrets. Eloquent and accomplished Anne Griffin, author of WHEN ALL IS SAID A sweeping novel of love, loss, family and history for readers who love Maggie OFarrell, John Boyne and Donal Ryan 1919 Ireland is about to be torn apart by the War of Independence.Hannah ODonovan helps her father hide rebel soldiers in the attic, putting her family in great danger from the British soldiers who roam the countryside. An immediate connection between Hannah and ORiada, the leader of this hidden band of rebels, will change her life and that of her family forever . . . 2019 Ellen is at a crossroads: her marriage is in trouble, her career is over and shes grieving the loss of a baby. After years in London, she decides to come home to Ireland to face the things shes tried so hard to escape. Reaching into the past, she feels a connection to her ancestor, the mysterious Hannah ODonovan. But why wont anyone in her family talk about Hannah? And how can this journey help Ellen put her life back together? A gripping novel about two women, their desires and frustrations, about the wars they find themselves fighting . . . a thrill to discover Belinda McKeon A fierce , beautifully written story Louise ONeill Review Quote A thrilling, thoughtful, passionate novel full of rich Irish atmosphere Promotional "Headline" A fierce and gripping novel about families, secrets and the impossibility of ever coming home Details ISBN1787473554 Author Jacqueline OMahony Publisher Quercus Publishing Year 2019 ISBN-10 1787473554 ISBN-13 9781787473553 Format Paperback Imprint riverrun Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Pages 336 Language English UK Release Date 2019-06-27 Publication Date 2019-06-27 Audience General NZ Release Date 2019-06-24 AU Release Date 2019-06-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123835443;

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