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In a small Irish town like Kenmare, secrets are well-known. Mary grapples with her tragic past, while her cousin Ivan deals with the fallout of his wife leaving him for another man. Mary's friend Penny struggles with an old romance and her current dependency on vodka. The arrival of Sam Sullivan, a handsome American, stirs the town's curiosity. After injuring his back while helping Mary, he spends a week confined to her floor, igniting rampant gossip. However, neither Mary nor the townspeople are aware of the secrets Sam is concealing. For Mary and her friends, Sam's presence signifies more than just a new neighbor. Mary, who has long felt isolated due to her history, discovers a potential connection with him. Yet, both are haunted by memories they hesitate to share, creating a barrier that keeps them emotionally distant. This powerful narrative captures the drama, emotion, and humor of a tight-knit Irish community, exploring themes of belonging and isolation. With a blend of wit and insight, the story draws readers into the lives of those who fit in and those who don't, ensuring an engaging experience until the last page.
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So was wie Liebe. Roman. 5 CDs, Anna McPartlin
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- Released
- 2008
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- Subtitle
- Roman. Autosierte Hörfassung
- Language
- German
- Authors
- Anna McPartlin
- Publisher
- steinbach sprechende bücher
- Released
- 2008
- ISBN10
- 3886989313
- ISBN13
- 9783886989317
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Romance, Love, Family, Contemporary Fiction, Friendship, Contemporary Romance, Death, Past, Ireland, Loss, Mourning, Drugs, Fate, Alcohol, Drug Addicts
- Original title
- Apart from the crowd
- Rating
- 3.45 out of 5
- Description
- In a small Irish town like Kenmare, secrets are well-known. Mary grapples with her tragic past, while her cousin Ivan deals with the fallout of his wife leaving him for another man. Mary's friend Penny struggles with an old romance and her current dependency on vodka. The arrival of Sam Sullivan, a handsome American, stirs the town's curiosity. After injuring his back while helping Mary, he spends a week confined to her floor, igniting rampant gossip. However, neither Mary nor the townspeople are aware of the secrets Sam is concealing. For Mary and her friends, Sam's presence signifies more than just a new neighbor. Mary, who has long felt isolated due to her history, discovers a potential connection with him. Yet, both are haunted by memories they hesitate to share, creating a barrier that keeps them emotionally distant. This powerful narrative captures the drama, emotion, and humor of a tight-knit Irish community, exploring themes of belonging and isolation. With a blend of wit and insight, the story draws readers into the lives of those who fit in and those who don't, ensuring an engaging experience until the last page.