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The Crooked Branch
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From the acclaimed author of AMERICAN DIRT comes the deeply moving story of two mothers from two very different times
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‘Rich and intricately drawn... luminous prose’ Carolyn Parkhurst
After the birth of her daughter Emma, the usually resilient Majella finds herself feeling isolated and exhausted. Then, at her childhood home, Majella discovers the diary of her maternal ancestor Ginny, and is shocked to read a story of murder in her family history.
With the famine upon her, Ginny Doyle fled from Ireland to America, but not all of her family made it. What happened during those harrowing years, and why does Ginny call herself a killer? Is Majella genetically fated to be a bad mother, despite the fierce tenderness she feels for her baby?
Determined to uncover the truth of her heritage and her own identity, Majella sets out to explore Ginny's past — and discovers surprising truths about her family and ultimately, herself.
The Crooked Branch by Jeanine Cummins is a captivating tale that weaves together the threads of personal and familial history, exploring the burdens of the past and the resilience of the human spirit.
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Wonderfully written, The Crooked Branch by Jeanine Cummins combines a sweeping historical saga with a modern family drama. It explores the profound influence of family and motherhood, highlighting intense and compelling characters. The novel expertly portrays the challenges and strength of motherhood, capturing readers with its brilliant and vulnerable storytelling.
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ISBN: 9781472272850
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 June 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Tinder Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 269g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Jeanine Cummins is the author of three novels, AMERICAN DIRT, THE OUTSIDE BOY and THE CROOKED BRANCH, and a true crime book, A RIP IN HEAVEN. She lives in New York with her husband and two children.
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