Trapped in a loveless marriage to the cruel local English landlord, Gracelin O'Malley becomes caught up in the political unrest that sweeps across Ireland in the wake of a devastating famine. Reprint.
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Review:
"Lyrical, pitch-perfect prose . . . Historical fiction at its finest." --Publishers Weekly
"An Irish saga so lilting and elegantly written you'll be hearing Irish music in your head." --New York Times-bestselling author Eileen Goudge
"Truly great fiction . . . a grand historical novel . . . full of triumph, full of tragedy, full of hope and strength of spirit." --The Historical Novels Review
"An epic saga that sweeps you into the life of a remarkable woman." --Romantic Times
"If you love the lilt of Irish laughter and understand the river of tears that runs beneath it, you'll take Gracelin O'Malley to your heart and keep her there long after you've finished reading this beautiful book." --New York Times-bestselling author Cathy Cash Spellman
"Vivid historical detail." --Kirkus Reviews
From the Publisher:
"Nineteenth-century Ireland was a place of harsh suffering and haunting beauty, of famine and fortune, of tragedy and triumph. This rich, evocative novel captures the dreams of one extraordinary young woman who lived through those dark times - and found hope for the future. Beautifully crafted and emotionally powerful, GRACELIN O'MALLEY is a breathtaking historical novel that marks the debut of a dazzling new storyteller."
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- PublisherSignet
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 045121241X
- ISBN 13 9780451212412
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages432
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