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The Girl from Galloway: A stunning historical novel of love, family and overcoming the odds

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Girl from Galloway: A stunning historical novel of love, family and overcoming the odds

Contributors:

By (Author) Anne Doughty

ISBN:

9780008330811

Publisher:

HarperCollins Publishers

Imprint:

HQ Digital

Publication Date:

15th April 2019

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

Historical fiction
Family life fiction
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Narrative theme: Sense of place

Dewey:

823.914

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

300

Dimensions:

Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 17mm

Weight:

190g

Description

The hardest times can build the strongest friendships
County Donegal, Ireland, April 1845.

Since following her heart and moving from her comfortable home in Scotland to the harsh mountainside of Ardtur, County Donegal, Hannah McGinley hasnt had the easiest life. But surrounded by her two children and her loving husband Patrick she has found happiness.

When her daughter returns home with news that her school may close as one of the teachers is moving away, Hannah feels compelled to take the vacant post. With the schoolmaster Daniel having lost his sight, Hannah knows that he wont be able to manage the children alone.

But the money from teaching is poor and as the potato crops begin to fail all around them, times are getting tougher still. Will Hannah be able to help her family and save the school

This lyrical saga full of depth and emotion will sweep you away to a simpler time.

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