Mother Ireland

The acclaimed author of House of Splendid Isolation and Down by the River describes growing up in rural County Clare, from her days in a convent school to her first kiss to her eventual migration to England. Weaving her own personal history with the history of Ireland, she effortlessly melds local customs and ancient lore with the fascinating people and events that shaped her young life. The result is a colorful and timeless narrative that captures perfectly the heart and soul of this harshly beautiful country.