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Wild Decembers traces the intricate relationships among a family of brothers in the western Irish countryside. Through their shared histories of land tenure and the lingering effects of past feuds, the novel explores how heritage, rivalry, and the stewardship of the land intersect in shaping identity and destiny.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Edna O’Brien
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