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The House of Memories

By Monica McInerney
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The House of Memories by Monica McInerney is a poignant romance novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and the healing power of family bonds. The story follows a woman named Ella O’Hanlon as she grapples with a heart-wrenching tragedy and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. As Ella reconnects with her sprawling family and navigates through her grief, she uncovers buried memories and learns how to embrace hope and forgiveness.
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An exquisitely moving family story about forgiveness and learning to love again, from one of Australia's most-loved authors.

Sometimes the hardest lessons to learn are those that matter most.

Following a family tragedy, Ella O'Hanlon flees home in an attempt to escape her grief, leaving behind the two people she blames for her loss—Aidan, the love of her life, and Jess, her spoilt half-sister.

In London, Ella is taken in by her beloved uncle Lucas, whose extraordinary house holds many wonderful memories for her. Lucas helps Ella to see that she is not the only one still hurting, and that forgiveness can be the greatest healer in a family and in a marriage.

An exquisitely moving and life-affirming novel by one of Australia's favourite authors.

The House of Memories by Monica McInerney offers a poignant exploration of the themes of love, loss, and redemption.

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The House of Memories by Monica McInerney has been praised for its emotional depth and compelling storytelling, drawing readers into a poignant tale of love, grief, and the power of family connections. Readers have appreciated the well-drawn characters and the introspective journey the protagonist undertakes. With its blend of heartfelt romance and family drama, the novel has resonated with many for its ability to handle complex themes with sensitivity and insight.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143785682

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 335g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

One of the stars of Australian fiction, Monica McInerney is the author of the internationally bestselling novels A Taste for It, Upside Down Inside Out, Spin the Bottle, The Alphabet Sisters, Family Baggage, Those Faraday Girls, At Home with the Templetons, Lola's Secret, The House of Memories and a short story collection, All Together Now. Those Faraday Girls was the winner of the General Fiction Book of the Year prize at the 2008 Australian Book Industry Awards. In 2006 Monica was the ambassador for the Australian Government initiative Books Alive, with her novella Odd One Out. Monica grew up in a family of seven children in the Clare Valley of South Australia and has been living between Australia and Ireland for twenty years. She and her Irish husband currently live in Dublin.

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