A chaotic single mom and her quiet daughter shake things up in a small Irish town in this "heartfelt tale, told with great warmth and confidence," from the author of Last Chance in Paris (Roisin Meaney). "[Marron's] keen eye for human nature and the warmth of her storytelling evoke Maeve Binchy while establishing her own distinct voice. I loved this book." -Fíona Scarlett, author of Boys Don't Cry Maeve Gaffney has moved from Dublin to the small West Cork town of Drohid for a good reason. Her mother kept the identity of Maeve's father hidden, a secret she took to the grave. Maeve isn't about to do that to her own daughter, nine-year-old Emer. She wants Emer to know her father. But their arrival in quiet Drohid unleashes a startling chain of events that no one could have predicted . . . Tim hasn't seen or heard from Maeve in years. Suddenly learning about Emer's existence is a shock-especially since he's now a pillar of the community with a wife and two children. But the chance to rekindle an old flame with her mother is very tempting. For lonely landowner Agnes, Maeve and Emer's arrival gives her a chance to breathe easy by making money . . . and new friends. For Malachi, a farmer of few words but deep emotions, their arrival is . . . complicated. For quiet and observant Emer, coming to Drohid is about growing up and finding a voice . . . and maybe getting to see her mother happy. "I loved The Bridge to Always. . . . At the book's heart is a love story, but not the one I was expecting; something richer, sweeter and entirely compelling." -Emily Hourican, author of The Glorious Guinness Girls "A compelling story of life, love and what really matters." -Sheila O'Flanagan, author of The Honeymoon Affair "Beautifully drawn characters, sharp dialogue and astutely observed small town machinations-Lynda Marron is an exhilarating new voice in women's fiction." -Fiona O'Brien, author of The Houseshare "A good story, well written is rarer than you might expect. Marron's sophomore novel . . . is exactly that. . . . The ease and readability of the novel is a credit to the author. This is a complex, compelling, character-driven story . . ." -Brigid O'Dea, The Irish Times
