Make Yourself at Home

Marianne returns to Ancaire, the ramshackle house overlooking the Irish Sea, after a family tragedy. She discovers that home isn't a house, but a place in her heart.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2021
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Marianne left her home when she was fifteen, following a family tragedy that changed their lives forever. She never planned to return, but when her carefully controlled life falls apart, she has no choice but to return to Ancaire, the ramshackle house overlooking the Irish Sea, where her mother, Rita, a flamboyant artist and recovering alcoholic still lives. As her mother invites her to pull up a chair and make herself at home, alongside the friends, family, and neighbors who wander its rooms, Marianne discovers that sometimes home isn't a house, it's a place in your heart.

Set on the wild Irish coast, with an unforgettable cast of characters, this deeply emotional novel is full of Ciara Geraghty's trademark heart and poignancy. The characters are well-developed, and the reader can feel their emotions and struggles. The writing is beautiful and evocative, and the setting is vivid and descriptive. The novel explores themes of loss, grief, and healing, and it will leave readers feeling touched and inspired. Overall, "Ancaire" is a must-read for anyone who loves a good emotional novel.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008320737