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‘A complete page-turner and an emotional rollercoaster. Tissues will be required’ Sinead Moriarty‘A wonderfully life-affirming book…Carmel Harrington writes with such honesty’ New York Times bestselling author, Hazel GaynorOn a leafy suburban street in Dublin, beautiful, poised Stella Greene lives with her successful husband, Matt. The perfect couple in every way, Stella appears to have it all. Next door, at number 72 however, lives Rea Brady. Gruff, bad-tempered and rarely seen besides the twitching of her net curtains, rumour has it she’s lost it all…including her marbles if you believe the neighbourhood gossip.But appearances can be deceiving and when Stella and Rea’s worlds collide they realise they have much in common. Both are trapped in a prison of their own making.Has help been next door without them realising it?With the warmth and wit of Maeve Binchy and the secrets and twists of Liane Moriarty, this is the utterly original and compelling new novel from Irish Times bestseller Carmel Harrington.Praise for The Woman at 72 Derry Lane:‘I both cried and laughed…one of the best books I have ever read’ Woman’s Way‘Both heart-wrenching and uplifting. The perfect summer read’ Irish Times Bestseller Fionnuala Kearney
A seemingly perfect life unravels when a suburban housewife discovers a hidden connection with her reclusive neighbor. Stella Greene, married to the successful Matt, presents an image of domestic bliss on a Dublin street. However, her world is juxtaposed with that of Rea Brady at number 72, a woman ostracized by neighborhood gossip and perceived as eccentric. When their lives intersect, both women confront the self-imposed prisons they inhabit, hinting at a potential for mutual rescue.
The novel is lauded for its emotional depth, with reviewers noting it elicits both laughter and tears, requiring tissues. It is described as a life-affirming story that is written with significant honesty. The narrative is praised for its warmth and wit, drawing comparisons to Maeve Binchy, while also incorporating the secrets and twists reminiscent of Liane Moriarty. It has been recommended as a perfect summer read, highlighting its heart-wrenching yet uplifting qualities.
Page Count:
432
Publication Date:
2017-12-12
Publisher:
HarperCollins
ISBN-10:
0008150133
ISBN-13:
9780008150136
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