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The Copper Beech (Paperback)

by Maeve Binchy (Author)
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  • Paperback: 407 pages
  • Publisher: Orion; New edition edition (1 Jul 1993)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1857979990
  • ISBN-13: 978-1857979992
  • Product Dimensions: 17.7 x 11.1 x 3.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 828,688 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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By the school house at Shancarrig stands a copper beech, its bark scarred with the names and dreams of the pupils who have grown up under its branches. Under Junior Assistant Mistress Maddy Ross's careful gaze the children play, but out of school Maddy's gaze lingers where it shouldn't. Maura Brennan, a bundle of fun from the rough end of town, plays with her pals: leap year baby Eddie Barton, the apple of his mother's eye, and Nessa Ryan, who little realises as she carves his name at the roots of the copper beech on the very last day of school that she'll get a lot more from one of her schoolmates than her first shy kiss. The copper beech is the gateway to Maeve Binchy's marvellous portrait of a small Irish town whose untroubled surface conceals the passions, rivalries, friendships, ambitions and jealousies beneath.


About the Author

Maeve Binchy was born in County Dublin and came to fame first as London Correspondent for the IRISH TIMES. Her first novel, LIGHT A PENNY CANDLE, made her famous in the UK and USA. She lives in County Dublin with her husband, Gordon Snell.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The Copper Beech, a story about the people of Shancarrig., 2 Mar 2000
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The Copper Beech by Maeve Binchy is a story about the lives of people who live in a small Irish village called Shancarrig. It's not one story, but the story of a group of towns folk and how their lives intertwine, their living, their loves and losses. The Copper Beech, the large tree that stands in front of the school house, records the lives of these characters as they carve their initials and dreams into its bark. This is the second time I have read THe Copper Beech and I think I enjoyed it even more the second time through. Maeve Binchy shows the strengths and weaknesses of each character, some you can feel close to, some seem untouchable, but they all make up the town of Shancarrig. If you have ever lived in a small town where there really are no secrets (every one knows you business) and yet, there are secrets in everyone's life, you will cetainly enjoy this book.
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars beautiful, 22 Jan 2002
again this wonderful author captivated my imagination with the wonderful tales of romance in irland. I love her writeing, there are sad moments and happy moments. If you liked circle of friends and tara rd, then you will love this. PLEASE READ IT, you wont be able to put it down.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good, 8 Dec 2006
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I quite enjoyed this book, although I don't think it is the best Binchy book about. Its a nice story and I like the way it is written as if its several short stories. Would recomend for lighter reading for sure.
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3.0 out of 5 stars The stories behind the Copper Beech
The Copper Beech is far from being one of the best Binchy's books. Despite the richness of characters we can find in this book as in most of her books, there is something missing... Read more
Published 3 months ago by R M Azedo

3.0 out of 5 stars The Copper Beech
This is the story of an Irish village called Shancarrig. The book tells different stories of the lives of people living in the village, each chapter gives the story of a different... Read more
Published 4 months ago by L Murphy

5.0 out of 5 stars Most enjoyable listening
The Copper Beach is a perfectly lovely story, as I have found all of Maeve Binchy's novels to be. Her characters are beautifully brought to life when read by Kate Binchy and they... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Geri Bostrom

5.0 out of 5 stars Copper Beech - Maeve Binchy
A lovely story, beautifully read by Kate Binchy. Maeve Binchy has a way of making her characters come alive and this lived up to my expectations. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ann Morgan

3.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
This was my first Binchy novel and although it didn't blow me away it was certainly an easy, gentle read. Read more
Published on 3 May 2007 by Hayles

2.0 out of 5 stars Bland and boring - disappointing after Binchy's other books
After reading others of Maeve Binchy's books, this was disappointing and repetitive. It brings lovely images of Ireland, but is disjointed and fragmented, with the same... Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2000

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