Solace

'A wonderful novel. I was deeply moved. Outstanding' - John Boyne, author of The Heart's Invisible FuriesWinner of the Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize and the Sunday Independent Best Newcomer Award, and named Bord Gais Energy Irish Book of the Year, Solace by Belinda McKeon is a dazzling story of love, family and divided loyalties.Mark Casey did not expect to fall in love. But from the minute he saw Joanne Lynch across the garden of a Dublin pub, it seemed that nothing else was possible.But Mark is also drawn back - guiltily - to his family and the land they have farmed for generations, and when he discovers the truth behind a family feud, it threatens to destroy this passionate love affair.'A novel of quiet power, filled with moments of carefully told truth' - Colm Toibin, author of Long Island'Elegant, consuming and richly inspired. Superb' - Colum McCann, author of Apeirogon'Powerful and beautifully paced . . . I was totally gripped' - Catherine O'Flynn, author of What Was LostPart of the Picador Collection