The Sunken Road by Ciaran Mcmenamin
Most men came back from the Great War expecting to find a land fit for heroes. Francie Leonard came back to a land fit for another war. Francie, Archie and Annie grow up together in the beautiful countryside of Fermanagh. But in 1914, the boys are seduced by the drama of the war in Europe and leave the village to join up, despite Francie ending up as the only Catholic in an entirely Protestant regiment. Before they leave, Francie swears to Annie that he won’t come home without Archie. Six years later Francie is hiding out in the barn of Annie’s house. He hasn’t seen her since that day. He’s on the run, a wanted man in the war for independence that is still igniting along the border. And the British officer who is obsessively pursuing him is his old commander from the Western Front. To reach safety Francie will need Annie’s help getting over the border, and that means he’ll have to confront the reason why Archie never came back. Powerfully gripping, Ciaran McMenamin’s accomplished novel explores themes of loyalty, heroism and the heartbreaking cost of violence.
A powerful reflection on complex Irish loyalties, divisions and identities, a romantic drama, and a page-turning thriller* Irish Times *
Ambitious and powerful...superbly drawn...McMenamin's ambitious novel scores big * Sunday Times *
[A] violent and tender story where memorable characters battle love, loyalty and the terrible truths of war -- Eithne Farry * Daily Mail *
There is a smooth grace to his prose...The tension between the compulsions of history and circumstance, and personal moral choice, are played out compellingly * Irish Independent *
Ciarán McMenamin confirms his exceptional talent with this admirably powerful and authentic novel about the First World War and the struggle for Irish independence. Tremendous. * William Boyd *
Ambitious and powerful...superbly drawn...McMenamin's ambitious novel scores big * Sunday Times *
[A] violent and tender story where memorable characters battle love, loyalty and the terrible truths of war -- Eithne Farry * Daily Mail *
There is a smooth grace to his prose...The tension between the compulsions of history and circumstance, and personal moral choice, are played out compellingly * Irish Independent *
Ciarán McMenamin confirms his exceptional talent with this admirably powerful and authentic novel about the First World War and the struggle for Irish independence. Tremendous. * William Boyd *
Ciaran McMenamin was born in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, in 1975. A graduate of the RSAMD, he has worked extensively for the past twenty years as an actor in film, television and theatre. His acclaimed first novel, Skintown, was a WHSmith Fresh Talent pick.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781787301917 |
| ISBN 10 | 1787301915 |
| Title | The Sunken Road |
| Author | Ciaran Mcmenamin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2021-02-18 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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