They met in Dublin in 1978. Maeve is from Brooklyn, New York, in Dublin on a scholarship to study acting at Trinity College. Murtagh is a potter also studying at Trinity. The attraction is immediate. Maeve decides to continue to study in Dublin to be with Murtagh.
When Murtagh graduates he has trouble finding an apprenticeship. Then he gets an offer he can’t refuse to take over the business of a famed ceramics artist on the island of Inis Óg. Maeve makes a decision to go with him although she misses the theater. They marry and raise four children on the island. Murtagh becomes a famous potter and Maeve, a good mother. Then tragedy strikes.
Maeve has always suffered from depression. It’s a trial for the family, but they stay together and try to help her until one day she gives up and they are left alone.
This is a powerful and emotional story. It deals with difficult issues like mental illness and keeping a family together. I thought the author did an excellent job. The characters are very real with their successes and tragedies. Murtagh and Maeve are strong characters and the children add another perspective to a difficult time.
The setting in Ireland is beautiful. I loved the descriptions of the island. This is a book worth savoring. The story will stay with you for a long time.
I received this book from Harlequin for this review.
No comments:
Post a Comment