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The narrative centers on Marian Taylor, who, at nineteen, distanced herself from her affluent Irish Catholic family to volunteer in the Spanish Civil War, a chapter of her life she has kept hidden. Now in her nineties and facing cancer, she reveals her past to her granddaughter Amelia, who seeks purpose in her own life. Through Marian's profound experiences of love, friendship, and moral dilemmas, Amelia embarks on a journey to Spain, aiming to connect her grandmother's legacy with her own future. The story poignantly examines how personal character is shaped by historical moments and familial ties.
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There Your Heart Lies, Mary Gordon
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- There Your Heart Lies
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mary Gordon
- Publisher
- Gale, a Cengage Company
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 522
- ISBN13
- 9781432843120
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The narrative centers on Marian Taylor, who, at nineteen, distanced herself from her affluent Irish Catholic family to volunteer in the Spanish Civil War, a chapter of her life she has kept hidden. Now in her nineties and facing cancer, she reveals her past to her granddaughter Amelia, who seeks purpose in her own life. Through Marian's profound experiences of love, friendship, and moral dilemmas, Amelia embarks on a journey to Spain, aiming to connect her grandmother's legacy with her own future. The story poignantly examines how personal character is shaped by historical moments and familial ties.