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Overview
It is the Eve of All Saints, 1880, and Teresa Mulqueen lies dying. Her family gathers round her, and beneath this sad scene another drama, no less poignant, unfolds. In this house of stillness and shadow, her daughter Agnes anxiously awaits the return of her sister Rose-Marie and brother-in-law Vincent. Agnes adores her sister, but secretly, passionately loves Vincent—and she knows their marriage is foundering. Ahead lies a terrible battle between her uncompromising religious faith and the intensity of her love.Editorials
Library Journal
O'Brien's soap opera-ish novel dates back to 1934. In the shadow of her mother's impending death, Agnes awaits the arrival of her sister and brother-in-law. Generally this would bring comfort, but the twist is that Agnes is secretly in love with the man and knows the marriage is on the rocks. Will she take advantage of the opportunity? Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.Book Details
Published
May 30, 1996
Publisher
Virago Press Ltd
Pages
306
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780860688259