- Hardcover: 495 pages
- Publisher: Poolbeg Press Ltd (23 April 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1842233955
- ISBN-13: 978-1842233955
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 4.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 556,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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With beautiful descriptions of settings - harking back to an innocent and simplistic era, Leaving Clare is a perfect nostalgic read. Growing up in the 1950s in Kilnagree, a small village in Co Clare, Rose Barry lives a quiet, predictable life. Working part-time in the local pub while helping her grandmother at home, Rose's only ambition is to marry a decent local lad and stay close to her family in Kilnagree. In Offaly, Rose's pretty, precocious cousin Hannah Martin is hiding dark secrets. Dreaming of the day she can flee her vicious-tempered mother, Hannah finds a welcome escape with her cousins in Kilnagree where she is the life and soul of the party. Lenora Bentley, whose daughter lives in Kilnagree, also finds peace and tranquility when she visits Co Clare. A wealthy widow, living in a large empty house in Dublin, Lenora is nursing a wound that refuses to heal. In trying to come to terms with her grief Lenora has closed herself off from a fulfilling social life and the one man who could open the door to a very different future. Will Rose find happiness in Kilnagree or do her fortunes lie elsewhere? Will Hannah break free from her domineering mother and her own dangerous behaviour? And will Lenora ever be able to let her guard down to enjoy a full life again? All three women are searching for a new life which means leaving the old behind. For Rose Barry it may well mean leaving Clare.
About the Author
Geraldine lives with her family in County Offaly and works as a teacher. She is heavily involved in her local readers and writers group, being one of the founding members.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a most enjoyable book as are all her others. It is one of those books you want to know what happens yet you don't want to finish it. I would love it if there could be a squel re- Rose & Liam's life
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In my opinion,this is the best of Geraldine O'Neill's books so far. (I've read them all) What makes it so, is the contrast, between the two young girls. Both of the girls have difficulties but it is the way that they resolve them that reveals their characters. Even though Hannah is selfish and hard, she is very intriguing and I particularly liked her storyline. There was some great humour in it too, particularly 'the bra in the oven' scene. Like all her books, they are extremely visual and atmospheric, so that you're totally drawn into the era. The character of the older woman, Leonora, also is a great addition to the book. I really, really enjoyed it.
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yes I'm a bloke, but loved this tale. It's real, it's relevant to me (and you). Geraldine O'Neill has a gift that takes you along with the ups and downs of Rose's journey. Whilst reading 'Leaving Clare' to me Rose is a sister figure, maybe you too.
You will love her - no matter your age or gender.
Amazon - please inform me of future works of Geraldine. THANK YOU XX
Leaving Clare
You will love her - no matter your age or gender.
Amazon - please inform me of future works of Geraldine. THANK YOU XX
Leaving Clare
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