A Whisper from Oblivion
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| Management number | 201807052 | Release Date | 2025/10/08 | List Price | $10.20 | Model Number | 201807052 | ||
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The Pawnbrokers Reward is followed by Declan ORourkes second installment, which takes place in 1847 during Irelands Great Famine. Pádraig and Cáit Ua Buachalla awaken on the outskirts of Macroom to a new year filled with weather, luck, and problems. Paulellen Creed struggles to stay afloat in the heart of town.
Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2023
Publisher: Gill
The Pawnbrokers Reward, Declan ORourkes highly acclaimed 2021 novel, continues the captivating story of the inhabitants of Macroom and its surrounding areas, immersing them directly into the heart of the tumultuous year of 1847 during Ireland's Great Famine.
After enduring a harrowing descent through 1846, Pádraig and Cáit Ua Buachalla find themselves waking up on the fringes of Macroom, greeted by a new year that brings with it a relentless onslaught of adverse weather conditions, an even more dire streak of bad luck, and an array of new challenges that exacerbate their already desperate struggle for survival.
In the midst of this turmoil, Paulellen Creed, the pawnbroker's wife, finds herself navigating the treacherous waters of life in the absence of her husband. She valiantly battles to keep her head above water, facing the daunting task of maintaining the family business amidst the overwhelming hardships that surround them.
Through the poignant voices of Macroom in 1847, this heart-wrenching tale unfolds, offering a glimpse into the depths of tragedy and the undeniable resilience of the human spirit. As we delve into the lives of these characters, we are transported back to a time of immense suffering, where the echoes of oblivion whisper through the streets. Declan ORourke masterfully weaves together a tapestry of emotions, painting a vivid portrait of a community grappling with the harsh realities of a devastating historical period. The Pawnbrokers Reward is a testament to the author's exceptional storytelling abilities, leaving readers deeply moved and profoundly impacted by the resilience and humanity displayed amidst the darkest of times.
Weight: 618g
Dimension: 164 x 243 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780717194872
Historical Fiction
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