The River Capture

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Luke O’Brien has retreated from the city to live a quiet life on his family land situated at the bend of the River Sullane. Surrounded by the Irish countryside and alone in the crumbling house, he longs for a return to his family’s heyday. He has given up on love and relationships and instead turned to books for solace. One morning a young woman arrives at his door. Her appearance could have profound consequences for him and his family. But will he let her into his closed life?

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‘Exceptional’ The Times
‘Luminous . . . Unexpected’ Guardian

Shortlisted for Novel of the Year at the Irish Book Awards, the Dalkey Literary Awards and the Kerry Group Awards

Luke O’Brien has left Dublin to live a quiet life on the bend of the River Sullane. Alone in his big house, he longs for a return to his family’s heyday and turns to books for solace. One morning a young woman arrives at his door, presenting Luke and his family with an almost impossible dilemma.

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Weight 0.184 kg
Dimensions 19.8 × 12.9 × 1.7 cm
Book_author

Costello, Mary

Publisher

Canongate

Imprint

Canongate

Cover

Paperback

Pages

257

Language

English

Edition

1st paperback ed

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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