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The Girl from Donegal

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The Girl from Donegal by Carmel Harrington is a poignant tale set against the backdrop of Ireland's rich cultural heritage. It follows the journey of a young woman navigating life's challenges while discovering her family's hidden past and forging unexpected relationships. This touching story highlights themes of love, resilience, and the timeless connection to one's roots.
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This heartwarming tale might appeal to you if you enjoy stories that blend vivid landscapes with rich character development. Set in the enchanting backdrop of Ireland, it explores themes of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery. If you appreciate narratives that feel both emotional and uplifting, you might find this one captivating.

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I LOVED The Girl from Donegal. The storylines are so captivating and the sense of the secret that travels around the world is magical . . . unputdownable’ CATHY KELLY

The sweeping new historical romance from the author of top 10 bestsellers The Moon Over Kilmore Quay and A Mother’s Heart

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I LOVED The Girl from Donegal. The storylines are so captivating and the sense of the secret that travels around the world is magical . . . unputdownable’ CATHY KELLY

Can you ever forget your first love?

Donegal, Ireland, 1939

As the world teeters on the brink of WWII, Eliza Lavery is alone in the world after her fiancé, Davey, was lost following the Irish War of Independence. But a fateful meeting on the wild beauty of Ballymastocker Bay could change everything.

Hamilton, Bermuda, 2022

Eight decades later, troubled by her future, Saoirse O’Donnell walks on the pink sands of Bermuda’s Horseshoe Bay. When she uncovers a connection to Eliza, all those years before, she hears a story that promises to influence her own heart and her own choice – but that also reveals a long-buried secret.

Two women must each make a choice between their past and their present in this sweeping, epic love story spanning two continents, three generations, and joy and tragedy over nearly a century.

Praise for The Girl from Donegal

‘A timeless love story, beautifully told across eighty years and two continents . . . Carmel takes us on an emotional rollercoaster’ HAZEL GAYNOR

‘[The] characters are unforgettable and drawn with real heart – you’re rooting for them from the get-go and with them all the way’ CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD

‘A terrific read with fabulous historical detail and great characters. Thoroughly engrossing’ SHEILA O’FLANAGAN

‘A beautifully told international saga encompassing war and tragedy, life-changing decisions and love in its many facets’ ROISIN MEANEY

‘One of the best books of the year . . . it’s Carmel’s best book yet . . . I lost whole days of my life to this beautiful, sweeping story and I can confidently predict that readers everywhere will too’ CLAUDIA CARROLL

‘An atmospheric story, sweeping across 80 years, of two women who get a second bite at the cherry’ Sunday Independent

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The Girl from Donegal is praised as an epic love story with an intriguing storyline, vivid settings, and interesting characters. It is recognised for its warmth, emotional depth, and the exploration of familial love and grief. The book is described as a moving family saga that captivates readers, featuring a blend of warmth, loss, happiness, and heartbreak, much like the storytelling of Maeve Binchy.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008528591

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 510g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Carmel Harrington is an exciting voice in women's fiction - twice shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards, she has the potential to fill the Maeve Binchy slot with her warm, moving and deeply felt novels about family life. She's extremely well connected in the Irish literary world. She chairs the Wexford Literary Festival and is on the panel of TV3's Elaine Show. Carmel has a strong base in Ireland but her voice captures readers' hearts all over the world and we'd now like to grow her in the UK and in Australia as well as accelerating growth in Ireland. Her stories are heart-warming, deeply emotional, and deal with some dark themes but are always ultimately uplifting.

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