Mother to a Stranger [Paperback]

Leland Bardwell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 23, 2003

A happy couple in Northern Ireland struggles with the appearance of the woman's secret child in this novel by one of Ireland's most respected writers. ""Though her characters never indulge in those long, strangely articulate outbursts meant to telegraph an author's meaning, her marriage tale displays an understated fervor that deserves attention."" -Kirkus Reviews ""Bardwell portrays a marriage under the inevitable strain of old secrets coming to light."" -Irish Echo

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The House: 'nothing short of superb' Sunday Press There We Have Been: 'This subtle, demanding book achieves a vast emotional range.' Irish Literary Supplement

About the Author

Leland Bardwell was born in 1928 and grew up in Leixlip, County Kildare. She was educated in Dublin and London. Prior to Mother to a Stranger, she has published four novels (Girl on a Bicycle, That London Winter, The House and There We have Been) and one short story collection, Different Kinds of Love, which has been translated into German and Turkish. She has also published collections of poetry, stage plays and radio plays. Her work has been translated into five European languages. She currently lives in County Sligo.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Blackstaff Pr (June 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 085640716X
• ISBN-13: 978-0856407161
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,411,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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