Thornton, Alice Lee
The Magdalene Connection (The Magdalene Connection)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781508510512
- author:
- Thornton, Alice Lee
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 286
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.5 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Sagas, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Magdalene Connection by Alice Lee Thornton A shocking family discovery sets Maddie Manning on a journey to uncover the truth about her past. She learns that the man she thought was her uncle is actually her father, and that her real father's mother had a remarkable story of her own - one of love, loss, and survival in a difficult era. This powerful novel explores the complex relationships between women who were forced into Magdalene houses in 1950s England and Ireland. Through the interconnected stories of two women, Bridie and Cecily, Thornton sheds light on the harsh realities faced by rape victims and unwed mothers during this time period. A tale of love, forgiveness, and family, The Magdalene Connection is a compelling story that blossoms into something much greater than its difficult subject matter.
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