The Dowry: A Novel of Ireland
In 1946 rural Ireland, Brideen Conway has her heart set on Kieran McDermot, but one thing stands in the way of their union. The couple can't afford to marry, and Kieran's curmudgeonly father won't pass down the family farm. Kieran faces the unpleasant possibility of leaving Brideen behind to find his fortune in England. Meanwhile, wealthy pub owner Austin Glynn has more than enough money to offer a substantial dowry, if only someone would take an interest in his daughter Aideen. Kieran's feckless older brother Martin volunteers to take Aideen's hand, though the rest of the village suspects he's interested more in Austin's dowry than in his daughter. When Martin disappears after his proposal and is believed to be dead, the parish priest Father Donovan sets in motion a plot to see Brideen and Kieran wed. After all, so what if the dowry might change hands a few more times than is entirely usual, as long as the couple can tie the knot?In The Dowry, Walter Keady spins a winsome tale in the best traditions of Irish literature, applying a wealth of charm and graceful wit to this story of love, money, and marriage.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0312361912
ISBN13:9780312361914
Release Date:March 2007
Publisher:Thomas Dunne Books
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.6" x 8.6"
Customer Reviews
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A delightful light comedy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
"The Dowry" is a delightful light comedy set in rural, post WWII Ireland - County Mayo, to be exact. It paints a realistic picture of the time and place and situations the younger generation faced with regard to marriage and making a living, issues that were wholly interdependent. Engaging characters, suspense, and continual unexpected twists make it an enjoyable read. Highly recommended for a bit of Irish history and culture as well as a bit of craic!
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