*A masterpiece of passion, reticence, and self-denial by one of the twentieth century's greatest writers
Reviews
'A grave and beautiful story, exquisitely composed and cut to a jewel-like fineness' DAILY TELEGRAPH *'A gem of a novel' TAMSIN HARGREAVES
Author description
Kate O'Brien (1897-1974), one of Ireland's greatest and best-loved writers, was born in Limerick. As well as writing plays, travel and biography, she published nine wonderful novels.