Author(s): Donal Ryan

Fiction

In 1973, twenty-year-old Moll Gladney takes a morning bus from her rural home and disappears.Bewildered and distraught, Paddy and Kit must confront an unbearable prospect: that they will never see their daughter again.Five years later, Moll returns. What - and who - she brings with her will change the course of her family's life forever.Beautiful and devastating, this exploration of loss, alienation and the redemptive power of love reaffirms Donal Ryan as one of the most talented and empathetic writers at work today.

Review By Cathy

When Moll Gladney up and leaves her home with no explanation her parents are devastated, but when she returns years later another story unfolds. This is a multi-generational novel of love, loss, and compassion. The writing is stunningly beautiful with unforgettable characters. Atmosphere abounds in this Irish setting, which is brilliantly brought to life. I loved it!

-Cath, Bookseller