Jackson, Gemma
Ha'penny Schemes
- ISBN 13:
- 9781781998229
- author:
- Jackson, Gemma
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Poolbeg Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 402
- Dimensions:
- 20.32 x 12.7 x 2.08 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
In 1920s Dublin's inner-city tenements, poverty and hardship shape the life of Ivy Rose Murphy. As she navigates her new role as a married woman, Ivy faces jealousy from those who resent her improvements in life. Her husband Jem Ryan is determined to build a better future for their family, but he must also protect his wife from those who seek to exploit her efforts. Ivy's struggles are compounded by the watchful eye of Father Leary and the attention of people willing to profit from others' success. Despite these challenges, Ivy finds strength in her relationships with friends and family, who rally around her in times of need. As tensions rise and Ivy's enemies close in, she must draw on her own resilience to find a way forward. With its vivid portrayal of life in 1920s Dublin, Ha'penny Schemes is a gripping tale of survival and hope in the face of adversity.
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