The Letter Home

Based on true events, "The Letter for the King" follows the lives of three women across different time periods, exploring the impact of the Irish Famine on their families and communities.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Hachette Ireland

Inspired by true events, the lives of three remarkable women intertwine across time and tides in an unforgettable journey of the heart. When journalist Jessie Daly loses everything she holds dear, she travels home to Ireland's west coast and helps an old friend researching life during the famine. Jessie becomes drawn into the heartbreaking story of a brave young mother, Bridget Moloney, and her daughter, Norah.

On the other side of the ocean, in Boston, Kaitlin Wilson is researching her family tree. She unearths a fascinating story, but her research forces her to confront uncomfortable truths about the past, as she uncovers an unexpected connection to Ireland in famine times.

Generations before, in the small town of Clooneven, a young mother faced a heart-wrenching choice: to watch her baby girl perish with hunger or to start out for a new life in America, alone, in order to protect the one she loves most, leaving behind only a letter that would change their lives forever.

As Jessie and Kaitlin's stories unfold, they discover that their destinies are intertwined in ways they never could have imagined. They must navigate the challenges of their past and present lives, and confront the painful truths that have shaped their lives, in order to find hope and healing.

Through their journey, they learn that love, courage, and resilience can overcome even the most difficult circumstances. They also discover that the bonds of family and friendship can be stronger than any obstacle, and that the power of storytelling can bring healing and hope to those who need it most.

In the end, Jessie and Kaitlin's stories inspire others to confront their own pasts and find the courage to embrace the future. They remind us that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of light and hope, and that the power of human connection can bring us together in ways that we never could have imagined.

Weight: 368g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529380729