The Sunken Road

Name: The Sunken Road
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SKU: 9781529112221
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‘A powerful and authentic novel about the First World War’ William Boyd

By Ciaran McMenamin

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The Sunken Road by Ciaran McMenamin follows veteran Michael Connolly as he returns to his hometown after World War I, grappling with haunting memories. His journey brings complex ties to family, love, and the shadow of the past. It's a story about finding peace and identity amidst the lingering echoes of war.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by stories set against the backdrop of the Northern Irish conflict, woven with rich historical narratives and deeply personal journeys. Its lyrical prose and well-drawn characters may appeal to those who appreciate a blend of personal and political storytelling.

The Sunken Road

A powerful and gripping novel about love, loyalty and obsession set during WWI and the Irish War of Independence.

Annie, Francie and Archie were inseparable growing up, but in 1914 the boys are seduced by the drama of the Great War.

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A powerful and gripping novel about love, loyalty, and obsession set during WWI and the Irish War of Independence.

Ciaran 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

Longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction

Annie, Francie, and Archie were inseparable growing up, but in 1914 the boys are seduced by the drama of the Great War. Before leaving their small Irish village for the trenches, Francie promises his true love Annie that he will bring her little brother home safe.

Six years later, Francie is on the run, a wanted man in the Irish War of Independence. He needs Annie's help to escape safely across the border, but that means confronting the truth about why Archie never came back...

For readers of Sebastian Faulks, Ian McEwan, and Sebastian Barry

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The Sunken Road is praised as a powerful reflection on Irish loyalties and identities, blending romantic drama with thrilling elements. Critics highlight the novel's ambitious scope and expertly drawn characters, who navigate love, loyalty, and the harsh truths of war. The prose is noted for its grace, effectively balancing historical events with personal moral challenges. Ciaran McMenamin's talent shines in his portrayal of the First World War and Irish independence, with a gripping narrative expertly weaving historical and fictional elements.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529112221

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 219g

Pages: 272

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Ciaran McMenamin Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

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.