A short book telling a huge story. Taking the true scandal of the Magdalen Laundries in Ireland as a theme - they were all closed down by 1996 - the story is centred round Bill Furlong, a coal merchant, and takes place just before Xmas 1985. Bill, now married with five daughters, had an unusual upbringing and wants to discover his real father. The writing is so beautiful, simple and lyrical, with an unmistakable soft Irish lilt. I now want to read more Claire Keegan.
(Mary Standing - bwl 108 Spring 2023 ) |
