The Ante-Room (VMC)

The Ante-Room (VMC)

by KateO'Brien (Author)

Synopsis

It is the Eve of All Saints, 1880, and Teresa Mulqueen lies dying. Her family gathers round her, and beneath this sad scene another drama, no less poignant, unfolds. In this house of stillness and shadow, her daughter Agnes anxiously awaits the return of her sister Rose-Marie and brother-in-law Vincent. Agnes adores her sister, but secretly, passionately loves Vincentand she knows their marriage is foundering. Ahead lies a terrible battle between her uncompromising religious faith and the intensity of her love."

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Edition: Reissue
Publisher: Virago
Published: 30 May 1996

ISBN 10: 0860688259
ISBN 13: 9780860688259

Media Reviews
A grave and beautiful story, exquisitely composed and cut to a jewel-like fineness * DAILY TELEGRAPH *
A gem of a novel * TAMSIN HARGREAVES *
Author Bio
Kate O'Brien (1897-1974), one of Ireland's greatest and best-loved writers, was born in Limerick. As well as writing plays, travel and biography, she published nine wonderful novels.