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'I stayed up far too late reading this, I couldn't put it down . . . I didn't want it to end' - Vogue Williams
A story about identity and place, about finding out who you are, who your people are, and what it means to be a family.Maeve Gaffney arrives in a small West Cork town in pursuit of a dream: to be reunited with Tim, the lad she fell for years ago and who, unbeknownst to him, fathered her daughter, Emer.
For Tim, now married and a pillar of the community, Emer's existence is a shock - but the chance to rekindle an old flame with her mother is tempting.
For Agnes, a lonely landowner, Maeve and Emer's arrival is an opportunity to make money - and maybe new friends.
For Malachi, a man of few words but deep emotions, it's . . . complicated.
For Emer, it's about growing up and finding her voice.
For all five, the arrival of this beautiful, wild mother and her silent, observant daughter sparks a devastating chain of events none of them could have predicted.
About the author
Lynda Marron grew up in a small town called Prosperous in County Kildare. She moved to Cork when she was nine and lives there still. She studied science at University College Cork and holds a master's degree in microbiology.
She likes stories about long-held love, friendship, and second chances. When she isn't writing or reading, you'll find her in the garden.
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