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Discover 'The Book of the Gaels,' a poignant novel set in rural West Cork, Ireland, written by the acclaimed author James Yorkston. This beautifully crafted story follows the lives of two young boys, Joseph and Paul, and their father, Fraser, who grapples with grief and poverty. When a letter arrives, offering the promise of publication in Dublin, hope flickers amidst their struggles. The narrative unfolds as an anti-road trip, navigating the complexities of dreams, disappointments, and the tender bonds of family. Through lyrical prose, readers will experience the profound themes of love and loss, all while Fraser clings to the memory of his late wife through his heartbreaking poetry collection, 'The Book of the Gaels.' Renowned for its unflinching honesty, this book has received rave reviews, with Sam Heughan praising it for its unique narrative and dark humor. A must-read for fans of literary fiction seeking depth and emotion, it sheds light on the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity. Order your copy today and immerse yourself in a tale that will linger long after the last page. For your convenience, shipping for this item is FREE; however, please allow 6 weeks for delivery. Please note that once you place the order, we cannot cancel it. This brand new edition has an ISBN of 9780857305183 and was published by Oldcastle Books in 2022.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857305183
Year: 2022
Publisher: Oldcastle Books
Description:
Rural West Cork, Ireland. Two Kids, Joseph and Paul, and their struggling, poet father, Fraser, are battling grief and poverty. When a letter arrives with a summons to Dublin and the promise of publication, it offers a chink of light — the hope of rescue. But Dublin is a long, wet and hungry way from West Cork in the mid-70s, especially when they have no money — just the clothes they stand up in and an old, battered suitcase.
So begins an almost anti-roadtrip of flipsides and contradictions — dreams and nightmares, promises and disappointments, generosity and meanness, unconditional love and shocking neglect.
In simple, beautiful, lyrical prose, James Yorkston's new novel takes us on that trip, as seen through the eyes of a brave and resourceful but poor and frightened child. It tells of the emptying, paralysing pain of grief and loss, tempered only by the hope of rescue and the redemption of parental love. It also tells of Fraser's love for his children's dead mother, as hidden within the battered suitcase is Fraser's heart-breaking collection of poems — The Book of the Gaels.
'James is a brilliant writer, he never fails to deliver something unique. I love this book, it's lonely, funny and reassuringly dark.' — Sam Heughan, New York Times bestselling author and star of Outlander
'I absolutely love this book...An unsentimental and unflinching miracle of remembrance. Get it read!' — Jarvis Cocker
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857305183
Year: 2022
Publisher: Oldcastle Books
Description:
Rural West Cork, Ireland. Two Kids, Joseph and Paul, and their struggling, poet father, Fraser, are battling grief and poverty. When a letter arrives with a summons to Dublin and the promise of publication, it offers a chink of light — the hope of rescue. But Dublin is a long, wet and hungry way from West Cork in the mid-70s, especially when they have no money — just the clothes they stand up in and an old, battered suitcase.
So begins an almost anti-roadtrip of flipsides and contradictions — dreams and nightmares, promises and disappointments, generosity and meanness, unconditional love and shocking neglect.
In simple, beautiful, lyrical prose, James Yorkston's new novel takes us on that trip, as seen through the eyes of a brave and resourceful but poor and frightened child. It tells of the emptying, paralysing pain of grief and loss, tempered only by the hope of rescue and the redemption of parental love. It also tells of Fraser's love for his children's dead mother, as hidden within the battered suitcase is Fraser's heart-breaking collection of poems — The Book of the Gaels.
'James is a brilliant writer, he never fails to deliver something unique. I love this book, it's lonely, funny and reassuringly dark.' — Sam Heughan, New York Times bestselling author and star of Outlander
'I absolutely love this book...An unsentimental and unflinching miracle of remembrance. Get it read!' — Jarvis Cocker