No Stars at the Circus
- 261 pages
- 10 hours of reading
A cross between The Boy in Striped Pyjamas and The Diary of Anne Frank.
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Mary Finn brings a journalist's keen eye for detail and narrative to her fiction, honed during years with the Irish broadcasting service. Her debut novel was inspired by the fascinating story behind an eighteenth-century portrait. Through her writing, Finn delves into historical narratives, crafting compelling stories that explore the human experience across time. Her work is characterized by vivid descriptions and a deep understanding of the past.
- 2014
- 2011
Belladonna
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Set in 1757 England, the story follows Thomas Rose, a resourceful yet uneducated young man, and the determined Ling as they embark on a quest to find her beloved circus horse, Belladonna. Along their journey, they encounter the renowned painter George Stubbs, who studies animal anatomy through euthanasia. Despite the grim nature of his work, Stubbs provides reassurance that Belladonna is safe at a nearby estate, intertwining themes of friendship, adventure, and the complexities of human-animal relationships.