Books like The Light of Evening by Edna O’Brien
In *The Light of Evening*, Edna O’Brien portrays an elderly woman lying in a Dublin hospital, nursing a serious illness. As she lies there, her mind revisits pivotal moments: her emigration to the United States in the 1920s, her return and marriage in Ireland, and the joys and trials of motherhood. The story centers on the anticipation of a visit from her estranged daughter, Eleanora, and the complex emotions that arise as past and present converge in the quiet hospital corridor.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Relationship Drama
Authors: Edna O’Brien
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