Description
In the small Irish village of Shancarrig, a copper beech tree stands as a silent witness to the hopes, dreams, and secrets of generations of schoolchildren who carve their initials into its bark. Through interconnected stories spanning decades, Maeve Binchy masterfully unveils the hidden complexities beneath the village's seemingly tranquil surface, revealing that the lives of its residents—from the parish priest to the local doctor—are far more intricate and surprising than appearances suggest. With her signature warmth and keen insight into human nature, Binchy explores themes of love, ambition, regret, and the masks we wear in small communities where everyone thinks they know everyone else's business. Each character's story is a thread in a rich tapestry that challenges our assumptions about respectability, morality, and what truly lies beneath the surface of village life. This poignant collection celebrates the universal human experiences that connect us all, while reminding us that every person carries untold depths.
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paperback
Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Published Jun 29, 2005
448 pages
ISBN: 9780752876818
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First Published
1992
Language
eng
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