Elaine Feeney's third novel navigates the complexities of family memory and trauma as Claire O'Connor returns to Athenry, Ireland, following her mother's death. The narrative unfolds with Claire's ex-partner Tom moving nearby, but the story delves deeper into the O'Connor family's historical ties to their home. Interspersed with childhood memories and tales from the past, the novel paints a rich portrait of how history influences Claire's present, intertwining personal grief with an exploration of family legacy, ultimately revealing the healing potential found within this interconnectedness.
At first it seems a bit forced, a writer shoehorning in their research. But the tic begins to make sense as the marks of the past...
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