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Ghost Light
Ghost Light
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"A virtuoso display of literary talent...brimming with sympathy and skill" Irish Times
Dublin, 1907. A young actress begins an affair with a damaged older man, the leading playwright at the theatre where she works.
Outspoken and flirtatious, Molly Allgood is a Catholic girl from the slums of Dublin, dreaming of stardom in America. Her lover, John Synge, is a troubled genius, whose life is hampered by convention and by the austere and God-fearing mother with whom he lives. Their affair, sternly opposed by friends and family, is quarrelsome, affectionate and tender.
Many years later, Molly, now a poverty-stricken old woman, makes her way through London's bomb-scarred city streets, alone but for a snowdrift of memories. Her once dazzling career has faded but her unquenchable passion for life has kept her afloat.
"Masterful in its management of re-imagined lives and the time they inhabit" Financial Times
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A poignant portrait of love across time and hardship.
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Who is this book for?
If you enjoy stories about love that defies societal norms and stand the test of time, Ghost Light might be just what you're looking for. The book beautifully explores the complexities of relationships amidst the backdrop of a changing world, all infused with rich historical detail. Many readers find themselves moved by its portrayal of passion, loss, and resilience.