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The Hungry Road

By: Marita Conlon-McKenna
Narrated by: Caroline Lennon
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Publisher's Summary

Now, the number one Irish best seller and award-winning novelist is turning her hand to the definitive adult novel of those hard times, with The Hungry Road.

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 starving men, 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 Pty Ltd
Coming of Age Genre Fiction Historical Fiction
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"Beautiful and moving...historically true and fictionally vivid." (Sunday Times)

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I raced through it.... It’s a must-add to your collection." (Ryan Tubridy, RTÉ Radio 1)

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Tried to enjoy the book

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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