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?
The River Capture
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Description
‘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.
Additional information
| 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 |
