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The Hungry Road

By: Marita Conlon-McKenna
Narrated by: Caroline Lennon
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Ireland’s hopes for freedom are dashed with the arrival of a deadly potato blight that strikes terror in the heart of its people.

1845. Seamstress Mary Sullivan’s dreams of a better future are shattered as she looks out over their ruined crop. Refusing to give in to despair, she must use every ounce of courage and strength to protect her family as they fight to survive.

Dr Dan Donovan is medical officer to the Skibbereen Union. The arrival of ‘The Hunger’ soon brings starvingmen, women and children crowding into the town and the workhouse, desperate for assistance.

Fr John Fitzpatrick’s faith is tested by the suffering that surrounds him as his pleas for help fall on deaf ears.

Inspired by true Irish heroes, The Hungry Road is the heartbreaking story of the Great Irish Famine told by one of Ireland’s best-loved writers.

©2020 Marita Conlon-McKenna (P)2020 Bolinda Publishing Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction

Critic Reviews

‘Beautiful and moving ... historically true and fictionally vivid.’ (Sunday Times)
‘Powerful ... Conlon-McKenna has assembled an excellent cast of characters ... Myriad small, moving details help to illustrate the enormity of the tragedy.’ (The Irish Independent)
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I tried so hard to enjoy this book. Having listened to this author before and thoroughly liked her writing style. But this book was woeful. Sadly I listened until the end, waiting for an interesting plot to reveal itself, it didn’t!
On the bright side however, the narrator did a great job.

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I was looking for a story about the Irish Potato famine and this book was mentioned several times. When reading the one review on audible I was hesitant but I gave it a gos and I’m so glad a did. It was a beautifully told story and the narrator was wonderful.

The beautiful narration and captivating story

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