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- 368 pages
- Reading time
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Set against the backdrop of a Christmas night in 1998, the story explores the profound and complex relationships between a mother, Maria, and her daughter, Pearl, who is driven to a desperate act of protest. As Maria, a former radical, and her friend Joseph rush to understand Pearl's motivations, the narrative delves into themes of maternal love, religious faith, and Ireland's tumultuous history. The novel intricately weaves emotional depth with a thrilling plot, revealing the mysteries that bind the characters together.
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Pearl, Mary Gordon
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Pearl
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mary Gordon
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9781400078073
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a Christmas night in 1998, the story explores the profound and complex relationships between a mother, Maria, and her daughter, Pearl, who is driven to a desperate act of protest. As Maria, a former radical, and her friend Joseph rush to understand Pearl's motivations, the narrative delves into themes of maternal love, religious faith, and Ireland's tumultuous history. The novel intricately weaves emotional depth with a thrilling plot, revealing the mysteries that bind the characters together.