Set in rural 1950s Ireland over one summer where ageing Annie Dunne lives simply on a farm with her cousin Sarah. Her young nephew and niece are placed in their care for the summer, and their arrival together with the brooding presence of Billy Kerr threaten all she has and challenge all her beliefs. The writing, prose and description are beautiful, but it is Annie herself, a complex character who is unforgettable and with whom all your sympathies lie.
(Sue Pratt - bwl 96 Spring 2020 ) |
