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Whitethorn Woods

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Whitethorn Woods by Maeve Binchy delves into the lives of the residents of a small Irish town facing the prospect of a new road development. Through intertwined stories, the novel explores themes of tradition, change, and community. With her trademark warmth, Binchy vividly brings to life the struggles and hopes of individuals connected by the town's sacred well.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy immersive stories about interconnected lives in an Irish community, filled with warmth and humour. Maeve Binchy artfully weaves together the tales of diverse characters, each with their secrets and desires, against the backdrop of a town facing change. It's perfect for readers who appreciate character-driven narratives and explorations of human relationships.

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Whitethorn Woods

The people of Rossmore, Ireland, each have their own secrets, their own stories, and their own reasons for wanting - or resisting - change. A wonderful novel from the No.1 bestselling author.

Maeve Binchy is one of today's most successful and best-loved authors, read all over the world and translated into 30 languages Her last nine novels have been Sunday Times No.1 bestsellers and she is also a regular top Guardian fastseller There are now over 7 million copies of Maeve Binchy Orion paperbacks in print and she always receives excellent reviews: 'Full of characteristic humour and warmth, a lovely read' Sunday Mirror 'The author's great skill is to draw you into the world she creates, so that reading her books is like gossiping with old friends' Daily Express. 'Her storytelling ability is second to none' Sunday Express In the top 100 bestselling Irish titles Maeve Binchy occupies seven of the top twenty places including the No. 1 slot Two of her books have now been made into films, including TARA ROAD and the forthcoming HOW ABOUT YOU? starring Vanessa Redgrave.

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The town of Rossmore is a special place, full of character and charm. Nestled beside the Whitethorn Woods, the town has grown since the days when it was small and friendly and everyone knew everyone else. But it still has the woods, with the well dedicated to St Ann, where generations have come to pray, make wishes, or just look back at the pretty little town. This is why there is going to be such a fuss about the plans for the new road, cutting through Whitethorn Woods.

The people of Rossmore are divided. No one is more concerned than the curate, Father Brian Flynn, who has no idea which faction to support. Surely Neddy Nolan's family should take the compensation being offered for their land? But wasn't Neddy's mother given a cure at the well many years ago? And what about the childless London woman who came to Whitethorn Woods begging the saint for help, with unexpected consequences?

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Whitethorn Woods is praised for its delightful blend of love, lies, and deceit, laced with humour and Maeve Binchy's signature compassion. It weaves together various narratives, embodying the charm and warmth that fans have come to expect from Binchy's storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752881478

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 September 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 325g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Maeve Binchy was born in Dublin and was the London Correspondent for the Irish Times. Her first novel was Light a Penny Candle, and she has now sold millions of copies of her books around the world. She lives in Dublin with her husband, Gordon Snell.

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