The Star of the Sea

The Star of the Sea

by JosephO'Connor (Author)

Synopsis

In the bitter winter of 1847, from an Ireland torn by injustice and natural disaster, the Star of the Sea sets sail for New York. On board are hundreds of fleeing refugees. Among them are a maidservant with a devastating secret, bankrupt Lord Merridith and his family, an aspiring novelist, a maker of revolutionary ballads, all braving the Atlantic in search of a new home. Each is connected more deeply than they can possibly know. But a camouflaged killer is stalking the decks, hungry for the vengeance that will bring absolution.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 03 Jul 2003

ISBN 10: 0099455269
ISBN 13: 9780099455264

Media Reviews
Sensitive, thoughtful and rich with the spoils of its author's plunder of the past. -- Irish Independent
His most substantial and impressive novel to date. -- Irish Times
Praise for Joseph O'Connor's Inishowen:
This is a tremendous book; affecting, intelligent, ironic, humane and utterly convincing. It is also extremely funny. -- Spectator
His writing is terrific. -- Roddy Doyle
Author Bio
Joe O'Connor was born in Dublin. He has written ten widely acclaimed and best-selling books including the novels Cowboys and Indians, shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize, Desperadoes, The Salesman, and most recently Inishowen. His work has been published in eighteen languages.