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In the heart of the Bronx, the friends and family of the late Billy Lynch gather at a small bar and grill to celebrate his memory and the camaraderie they shared. The mournful assembly includes his wife Maeve, whose steadfast devotion to him is admired by all, and forty‑seven others who remember Billy’s warmth and the tragedy of his addiction. While the gathering serves as a tribute to a beloved son, son‑in‑law, and cousin, it also reflects the complex interplay of love, grief, and the cultural backdrop of Irish‑American families in New York.
First publish date: December 1997
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Alice McDermott
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