Books like Annie Dunne by Sebastian Barry
Set in 1959 in rural Wicklow, Ireland, Annie Dunne and her cousin Sarah manage a small farm together. When Annie’s young niece and nephew come into their care, the routine of farm life is disrupted by the children’s inevitable chaos. Amidst the challenges, the family also navigates the attention of a local man who is drawn to Sarah and the farm itself. In this summer of adventure, pain, delight, and eventual epiphany, each character—both the caretakers and the children—finds personal transformation and the possibility of happiness, ultimately fostering forgiveness and healing.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Sebastian Barry
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