The Hungry Road by Marita Conlon-Mckenna
In its brilliant recreation of the Great Irish Famine, the children's historical novel Under the Hawthorn Tree is beloved by millions and is considered a classic. Now, the Number One Irish bestseller and award-winning author is turning her hand to the definitive adult novel of those hard times, with The Hungry Road. ****** Ireland’s hopes for freedom are dashed with the arrival of a deadly potato blight that strikes terror in the heart of its people. 1845. Seamstress Mary Sullivan's dreams of a better future are shattered as she looks out over their ruined crop. Refusing to give in to despair, she must use every ounce of courage and strength to protect her family as they fight to survive. Dr Dan Donovan is Medical Officer to the Skibbereen Union. The arrival of 'The Hunger' soon brings starving men, women and children crowding into the town and the workhouse, desperate for assistance. Fr John Fitzpatrick's faith is tested by the suffering that surrounds him as his pleas for help fall on deaf ears. Inspired by true Irish heroes, The Hungry Road is the heartbreaking story of the Great Irish Famine told by one of Ireland’s best loved writers. 'I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I raced through it ... It’s a must-add to your collection' Ryan Tubridy, RTÉ Radio 1 'Powerful ... Conlon-McKenna has assembled an excellent cast of characters ... Myriad small, moving details help to illustrate the enormity of the tragedy' Irish Independent 'It’s a great read - it has the feeling of an epic film' Mairead Ronan, Today FM
Compelling … An accessible and essential book, which does great service to Irish history and charts the courage and steadfastness of the human spirit * Sunday Times *
Heartbreaking and powerful * Herie *
Powerful ... Conlon-McKenna has assembled an excellent cast of characters ... Myriad small, moving details help to illustrate the enormity of the tragedy * Irish Independent *
Captivating … This well-researched novel brings the atrocity of the famine to life * Sunday Independent *
(Marita Conlon-McKenna has) done a great service to history ... I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I raced through it ... It’s a must-add to your collection. * Ryan Tubridy, RTE Radio 1 *
Heartbreaking and powerful * Herie *
Powerful ... Conlon-McKenna has assembled an excellent cast of characters ... Myriad small, moving details help to illustrate the enormity of the tragedy * Irish Independent *
Captivating … This well-researched novel brings the atrocity of the famine to life * Sunday Independent *
(Marita Conlon-McKenna has) done a great service to history ... I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I raced through it ... It’s a must-add to your collection. * Ryan Tubridy, RTE Radio 1 *
Marita Conlon-McKenna is one of Ireland's favourite authors. Her books include the award-winning Under the Hawthorn Tree which is set during Ireland’s great famine. Widely translated and published, it is now considered an Irish classic. Her other books include bestsellers The Magdalen and Rebel Sisters.
She is a winner of the International Reading Association Award, USA and a former chairperson of Irish PEN.
Marita lives in Dublin with her husband and family.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781848271975 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848271972 |
| Title | The Hungry Road |
| Author | Marita Conlon-Mckenna |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ireland Ltd |
| Year published | 2020-01-09 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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