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Irish tale of brother and sister sleeping together through childhood and into adulthood, then Maureen thought she was pregnant - which was indeed a complication. It was evident, Kevin realized, that there would be no gentleman calling on Maureen, and he'd have to find one quickly - someone both appropriate and willing. Patrick McGinley, who understands and writes about the Irish countryside as well as anyone, has in this strong, compassionate novel written his most powerful book.Patrick McGinley was born in County Donegal in 1937, and was educated from 1941 to 1950 at Cashel National School in Glencolmcille