Ireland 1921. The country is in turmoil and the Anglo-Irish Gaults, who have lived on the Cork coast for generations, are no longer welcome. 8-year-old Lucy is deeply upset when they decide to leave and hatches a plot to make them change their minds. But a chance event thwarts her plan and has far-reaching consequences. A sad story, not entirely believable, with an unsatisfactory end. But Trevor writes beautifully and I enjoyed every minute.
(Wendy Swann - bwl 30 June 2005 ) |
