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It is Ireland in the early 1950s and for Eilis Lacey, as for so many young Irish girls, opportunities are scarce. So when her sister arranges for her to emigrate to New York, Eilis knows she must go, leaving behind her family and her home for the first time.
Arriving in a crowded lodging house in Brooklyn, Eilis can only be reminded of what she has sacrificed. She is far from home - and homesick. And just as she takes tentative steps towards friendship, and perhaps something more, Eilis receives news which sends her back to Ireland. There she will be confronted by a terrible dilemma - a devastating choice between duty and one great love.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
A poignant story of love, sacrifice, and cultural identity.
Who is this book for?
Brooklyn is a beautifully written novel that captures the emotional upheaval of emigration and the pull of home. If you’re drawn to stories about personal growth amidst challenging circumstances, this book will keep you hooked from start to finish, offering a heartfelt look at the choices that shape our lives.