Description
Set in the seaside village of Castlebay between 1950 and 1962, this sweeping Irish family drama follows Clare, a bright, determined girl from a struggling shopkeeping family, and David, the son of a respected local doctor. As Clare pursues her education and their lives gradually converge, their love must withstand sharp class divisions, family disapproval, changing social expectations, and the pressures of returning home. Alongside their story, a vivid cast of villagers confronts questions of faith, duty, ambition, loyalty, and forbidden desire. With keen observation and richly drawn characters, the novel offers a compelling portrait of Irish community life and the enduring echoes of choices made across generations.
Available Editions
paperback
Chivers
Published Jan 1, 1992
714 pages
ISBN: 0745174507
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Details
First Published
1985
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Echoes by Maeve Binchy.