Description
In The Secret Scripture, Barry revisits County Sligo, Ireland — the setting for his previous three books — to tell the unforgettable story of Roseanne McNulty. Once one of the most beguiling women in Sligo, she is now a resident of Roscommon Regional Mental Hospital and is nearing her hundredth year. Set against an Ireland besieged by conflict, The Secret Scripture is an engrossing tale of one woman's life and a vivid reminder of the stranglehold that the Catholic Church had on individuals throughout much of the twentieth century.
An epic story of family, love, and unavoidable tragedy.
Endorsements
Two-time Man Booker Prize finalist — Sebastian Barry
"A Long Long Way" was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize (2005).
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