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A gripping story of love and revenge, by Catherine Dunne.

Before the 'Ryanair Generation', leaving home was for good. Half a million Irish men and women left these shores in the nineteen-fifties, forced by decades of economic stagnation to make their lives elsewhere. For many of these emigrants, mostly young and unskilled, Britain was their only hope of survival. Abandoned by the Irish state, this forgotten generation went in search of employment and security, the dignity of a future that was denied them at home. For many of these youthful emigrants, exile held the promise of adventure and excitement, freedom from the oppressions of de Valera's Ireland. Yet no two emigrant experiences were the same. In a series of compelling interviews - honest, angry, and funny - these vibrant voices reflect the diversity of lives lived away from the homeland, an unconsidered people's struggle to plant new lives in an alien soil.

Beth flew the coop as soon as she could, making a life for herself and her daughter in London. James, her dutiful brother, stayed in Dublin, raising a family not far from their mother, Alice. Now Alice is dying and Beth has returned to the shabby grandeur of her childhood home to keep vigil by her bedside. Unable to speak, the only way Alice feels she can bridge the gap of understanding between her and Beth is to write to her and seek reconciliation. Set during the last days of Alice's life, this is also an extraordinary preceptive novel about childhood and growing old. 'A hugely gratifying book; something to feed the spirit again and again' " Irish Independent" 'Dunne's writing is beautifully understated' "She" 'The Walled Garden is that great rarity: a flawless novel' "Express"

A golden child. A glittering future. And the darker truth that lies beneath.

Part of the Open Door series of short books for emerging readers. Sixteen-year-old Miriam gets her first summer job at an all-in holiday resort in North County Dublin. When she arrives she meets Marie-Claire, and finds a friendship that will change her life forever. Narrated by a grown-up Miriam, Heart of Gold explores the nature of growing up, friendship and betrayal.

One man's search to discover the mystery behind his lover's disappearanceA powerful and compelling story which explores one of the most difficult decisions we might ever have to make. One morning in October, William Harris is confronted by the shocking disappearance of the woman he loves. Julia Seymour has vanished without trace - from his life, from her daughter's and from her own. Her sudden departure seems to be both deliberate and final. But William is determined to find her. In the days that follow, he tries to piece together what might have driven her away. His search takes him to London, to India - and to Julia's life before he met her. In the process, William discovers secrets about Julia's past that challenge and disturb his view of all they shared together. Secrets that illuminate the present in ways he could never have expected. Praise for Catherine Dunne 'A real touch of Jodi Picoult . . . a domestic setting . . . tension . . . and a little bit of darkness' Arena Arts Review, RTÉ Radio 1

In the beginning there is a family - Ben, Rose and their three children. Then, one morning, without warning, Ben leaves and Rose is left to face life alone.

Exploring themes of love, loss, and reconciliation, the narrative follows a man who, after two decades of marriage, walks away, only to return eight years later. The story delves into the complexities of relationships, the passage of time, and the emotional turmoil experienced by those left behind. As the characters navigate their past and present, they confront unresolved feelings and the possibility of a second chance.

Exploring themes of obsession and deception, this novel delves into the complexities of family dynamics. As hidden truths emerge, the characters grapple with the impact of their choices on their relationships. The narrative weaves a gripping tale that challenges the very foundations of familial bonds, leaving readers questioning loyalty and trust.