The Largest Baby in Ireland After the Famine by Anne Barnett

The Largest Baby in Ireland After the Famine by Anne Barnett

Step into the richly woven tapestry of Irish history with The Largest Baby in Ireland After the Famine, a captivating historical novel set in the heart of post-famine Ireland. Written by acclaimed author Anne Barnett, this novel transports readers to a world of deep-rooted family secrets, resilience, and survival.

Born in Cookstown in 1879, Sarah-Ann O'Malloran enters the world as the largest baby in Ireland-a symbol of strength in a country still reeling from the Great Famine's devastating aftermath. As she grows, her life intertwines with that of Felix Campbell, a solitary farmer, whose world is shaken by unexpected encounters and long-buried passions. Their stories unfold against a backdrop of sectarian divides, rural struggles, and forbidden desires, offering a poignant reflection on love, loss, and identity in 19th and 20th century Ireland.

For readers who loved The Heart's Invisible Furies and Angela's Ashes, this novel is a must-read for fans of Irish historical fiction. With its lyrical prose and immersive storytelling, The Largest Baby in Ireland After the Famine is a timeless tale of endurance, hope, and human connection.

Anne Barnett grew up in a farming community outside Belfast in mid-Ulster - the area where she has set this, her first novel. Formerly an accountant who travelled between New York and London, she now lives in Belfast with her young family. Her first novel The Largest Baby In Ireland After The Famine was winner of the Kerry Group Irish Fiction Award, which is an annual award for the best in Irish fiction, established in 1995.

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ISBN 13	9781861515261
ISBN 10	186151526X
Title	The Largest Baby in Ireland After the Famine
Author	Anne Barnett
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Mereo Books
Year published	2015-09-29
Number of pages	300
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