McGill, Bernie
The Watch House
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472239587
- author:
- McGill, Bernie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Tinder Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Watch House by Bernie McGill is set against the backdrop of Rathlin Island in Ireland at the end of the 19th century. A young woman named Nuala Byrne finds herself abandoned by her family and forced to make a difficult decision about her future. She accepts an offer from the island's aging tailor, but soon discovers that she has made a bargain that comes with unexpected consequences. As Nuala navigates this new reality, she encounters an Italian engineer who offers her the chance to acquire new skills and knowledge. This encounter opens up horizons beyond the rocky cliffs of her island home, forcing Nuala to re-evaluate her deal. As tensions rise on the island, Nuala must confront the true cost of her decision and the mysterious forces that are transforming her world.