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'The Maeve Binchy Writers' Club' gives an unique insight into how a No.1 bestselling author writes. Inspired by a course run by the National College of Ireland, it comprises 20 letters from Maeve, offering advice, tips and her own wonderfully witty take on the life of a writer, in addition to contributions from top writers, publishers and editors.Whether you want to write a saga or a thriller, comedy or journalism, or write for the radio or stage, this also gives advice on the best way to get started, and what editors, publishers and agents are looking for.'The Maeve Binchy Writers' Club' is a fascinating and informative guide to inspire all budding writers as well as entertaining Maeve Binchy fans the world over.Includes expert advice from Marian Keyes, Alison Walsh, Norah Casey, Paula Campbell, Ivy Bannister, Seamus Hosey, Gerald Dave, Jim Culleton, Ferdia McAnna and Julie Parsons.Includes a specially written brand new story by Maeve Binchy:'The Writing Class'

Margaret returns to Dublin to confront her past, haunted by memories of her daughter and her killer. A chance meeting with a young girl in a graveyard reconnects her with a man from her past and a mother who shares her grief.

Beyond high iron gates fastened shut with a length of chain, lies the stark, beautiful Trawbawn. Here, haunted by a dark, mysterious past and largely ignored by the villagers of nearby Skibbereen, lives the frail Lydia Beauchamp. But old Ma Beauchamp's private existence is interrupted when a stranger arrives.

Dodici anni di prigione per un omicidio mai commesso: Rachel Beckett ha sempre dichiarato la sua innocenza, accusando il cognato Daniel. Ma nessuno le ha creduto. Durante questi anni, le è stata negata la possibilità di crescere la figlia Amy, che, crescendo, ha finito per credere nella colpevolezza della madre e ha deciso di non rivederla mai più. Tuttavia, il tempo trascorso in prigione ha trasformato la sua rabbia e il suo odio in strumenti per una vendetta pianificata. Ora, finalmente libera, Rachel si muove a Dublino come in un terreno di caccia, decisa a scoprire dove vive Daniel. Inizia a spiarlo e a insinuarsi nella sua vita e in quella della sua famiglia, tessendo con pazienza un piano di vendetta. Ma ben presto si rende conto che la rete di vendetta che ha creato rischia di rompersi, portando a conseguenze inaspettate e spaventose. Con il successo di precedenti opere, l'autrice si conferma maestra nel genere del thriller psicologico, presentando personaggi femminili complessi e una suspense avvincente, ambientata in un'irresistibile cornice irlandese.

Ten years ago, Owen Cassidy-eight years old, thick fair hair, bright blue eyes-disappeared. Everyone had thought that he was out playing with his best friend Luke. But later it turned out that Owen had left him in the middle of the afternoon. And never made it home. He vanished leaving no trace, except for a trainer found in a rubbish bin two weeks later.... His disappearance left his father, Nick, distraught, but also full of guilt. For instead of looking after Owen that day, Nick had spent the afternoon in bed-with one of their neighbours. It was an affair that would tear his family apart. The aftermath of Owen's disappearance drove Nick away from his wife and home, to America. He has moved from city to city, trying to forget. But it is impossible to run away from a guilty heart. Now, ten years on, a sudden encounter forces Nick to return to Dublin to confront his demons. He arrives to find the world has moved on. But he is determined to face up to his past, and to find out at last exactly what happened to his son. Little does he realise that his investigations will soon unleash further violence, taking him into a terrifying world that he barely knew existed.

An irresistible collection of short stories, some hilarious, some heartbreaking, from the most popular contemporary Irish women writers. Poignant, hilarious, heartwarming in turn, this anthology includes never-before-published short stories by some of the best-known and best-loved Irish writers, including Maeve Binchy, Marian Keyes, Cathy Kelly, Julie Parsons, Deirdre Purcell, Joan O'Neill, Morag Prunty, Colette Caddle and many more. It also includes stories by up-and-coming Irish stars like Annie Sparrow, Catherine Barry and Marisa Mackle. While some stories will have you laughing out loud, others will have you reaching for your hanky: but they all display their own peculiar brand of Irish charm. And it's all in a very good cause: 1 pound from every copy sold will go to Barnardo's children's charity, and the Irish charity, The Society of St Vincent de Paul, which aims to alleviate poverty throughout the world.