Life Sentences

The story follows Nancy Martin, who escapes the Great Famine in Ireland to work in Cork City, where she falls for gardener Michael Egan, igniting a love that shapes her family's fate across generations. As the narrative unfolds over a century, it explores the struggles of Nancy's son Jer, a war veteran grappling with his identity, and Nellie, his daughter, reflecting on her family's past as she nears the end of her life. Rooted in the author's family history, this poignant saga captures the resilience of an Irish family against the backdrop of societal change.