The Woman on the Bridge: A poignant and unforgettable novel about love in a time of war

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THE NO. 1 IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER

'Utterly captivating . . . a story of love, war and how women will fight for the people they love' Cathy Kelly

'A riveting rollercoaster of drama, tragedy, triumph and love' Patricia Scanlan

'Unputdownable, full of poignancy, warmth and real and relatable women' Kate Thompson

Dublin. The 1920s. As war tears Ireland apart, two young people fall in love amongst events that will bring tragedy and tough choices as they fight for a better future.

In a country fighting for freedom, it's hard to live a normal life. Winnie O'Leary supports the cause, but she doesn't go looking for trouble. Then rebel Joseph Burke steps into her workplace. Winnie is furious with him about a broken window. She's not interested in romance. But love comes when you least expect it.

Joseph's family shelter fugitives and smuggle weapons. Joseph would never ask Winnie to join the fight; but his mother and sisters demand commitment. Will Winnie choose Joseph, and put her own loved ones in deadly danger Or wait for a time of peace that may never come

Ireland's tumultuous independence struggle is the backdrop for an unforgettable story of courage and heartbreak, in which heroes are made of ordinary people. Inspired by the story of Sheila O'Flanagan's grandmother, The Woman on the Bridge is the unmissable, compulsive new novel from a bestselling author.

Readers love Sheila's books

'Do I rejoice when a new Sheila O'Flanagan book hits the shelves I do' Roisin Meaney

'One of my favourite authors' Marian Keyes

'Sheila writes with such verve and positivity and emotional intelligence' Veronica Henry

Reviews

Winnie's a great character, a terrific guide. She brings us through big history, but she has to feed the kids. She's always real - she's always human * Roddy Doyle *
A riveting rollercoaster of drama, tragedy, triumph and love. I enjoyed it SO much! You will too. * Patricia Scanlan *
Utterly captivating, a novel that resonates as a piece of history and yet also as a modern story of love, war and how women will fight for the people they love * Cathy Kelly *
Historical fiction at its best. Unputdownable, full of poignancy, warmth and real and relatable women * Kate Thompson *
Winifred's personality leaps off the page and her story is one that is both filled with drama and truly fascinating. I loved this book! * Jill Mansell *

Author Bio

Sheila O'Flanagan is the author of over 30 bestselling books, including What Eden Did Next, Three Weddings and a Proposal, The Women Who Ran Away, Her Husband's Mistake, The Hideaway and The Missing Wife. She lives in Dublin with her husband.

www.sheilaoflanagan.com

Twitter @sheilaoflanagan

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