Pearl
A sweeping love story of 1920s Ireland
Published on 25. November 2010
352 pages
978-0-7553-8032-9 (ISBN)
Description
To find happiness, they must reconcile the past and present...
Pearl is a moving and powerfully engaging story of three sisters, marked by a family tragedy, from acclaimed author Deirdre Purcell. Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Catherine Dunne.
'A sweeping love story... Fans of Purcell are bound to welcome Pearl into their lives like an old friend, and will enjoy catching up' - Irish Independent
In 1920s' rural Ireland, Pearl Somers lives happily with her parents, her sisters Opal and Ruby, and her little brother Willie, in the gate lodge of Kilnashone Castle, where her father is chauffeur to Lord and Lady Areton. But one dreadful night, a series of dramatic events unfold and the lives of all - elite and ordinary - are changed forever. Over 40 years later, Pearl has become a successful writer. Yet there is one story she has never told, until her young cousin Catherine confesses a secret of her own that opens a door to Pearl's past - one she thought had been firmly sealed forever. When Catherine discovers Pearl's story of heartbreak and yearning, she determines to do her best to reconcile past and present. But is it too late for Pearl to find her own happy ending?
What readers are saying about Pearl:
'A unique story line [with] rich characters'
'Tragic, yet enchanting. A totally different kind of love story; not cliched or predictable but unique and beautiful'
'Five stars'
Pearl is a moving and powerfully engaging story of three sisters, marked by a family tragedy, from acclaimed author Deirdre Purcell. Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Catherine Dunne.
'A sweeping love story... Fans of Purcell are bound to welcome Pearl into their lives like an old friend, and will enjoy catching up' - Irish Independent
In 1920s' rural Ireland, Pearl Somers lives happily with her parents, her sisters Opal and Ruby, and her little brother Willie, in the gate lodge of Kilnashone Castle, where her father is chauffeur to Lord and Lady Areton. But one dreadful night, a series of dramatic events unfold and the lives of all - elite and ordinary - are changed forever. Over 40 years later, Pearl has become a successful writer. Yet there is one story she has never told, until her young cousin Catherine confesses a secret of her own that opens a door to Pearl's past - one she thought had been firmly sealed forever. When Catherine discovers Pearl's story of heartbreak and yearning, she determines to do her best to reconcile past and present. But is it too late for Pearl to find her own happy ending?
What readers are saying about Pearl:
'A unique story line [with] rich characters'
'Tragic, yet enchanting. A totally different kind of love story; not cliched or predictable but unique and beautiful'
'Five stars'
Reviews / Votes
Praise for Deirdre Purcell: A sweeping love story... Fans of Purcell are bound to welcome Pearl into their lives like an old friend, and will enjoy catching up * Irish Independent * Deirdre Purcell's novel is not just a gripping love story but an angry take on social divisions... A warm, poignant and, at times, exasperating tragic tale that is in essence a jewel of a story * Sunday Independent * Purcell's skill is evident, as her plot flits effortlessly between the different eras and characters * The Sunday Business Post * A writer fully in charge of her craft... impeccable * Sunday Tribune * Here is an Irish storyteller in full stride, gracing her genre with exemplary skill * The Irish Times *More details
Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Edition type
Digital original
Illustrations
None
File size
0,65 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-7553-8032-9 (9780755380329)
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04/2011
Headline Review
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Person
Deirdre Purcell was born and brought up in Dublin, and educated there and in a County Mayo convent. Before turning to the writing of fiction, she lived through an eclectic set of careers, including acting, as a member of the permanent company of Ireland's National Theatre (The Abbey), and journalism for all media - for which she won Ireland's top awards.
