The Blue Pool - Softcover

Nestor, Tom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 190346417X ISBN 13: 9781903464175

Publisher: Collins Pr, 2002

Synopsis

With a fundamental, rural earthiness reminiscent of John B. Keane's The Field, The Blue Pool, set in the rural heartland of mid-twentieth century Ireland, tackles the complex issues of family and home. As Hugh Dawley looks down from the stony fields of his farm on Mount Fierna, he covets the richer pastures of Barton Hill Estate and its upper class Anglo-Irish traditions-land that belonged to his ancestors. Obsessed with the idea of wrestling it back, he plans to enlist the aid of his three sons-Hughie, Felim, and Roddy. But his wife has other plans. Motivated by a different vision, the dreams and aspirations she has for her children go far beyond the mountain. This compelling and emotionally charged epic of family tensions presents the ageless themes of parental conflict and sibling rivalry in a modern setting.

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About the Author

Tom Nestor has had many short stories published and was a prizewinner in the Ian St. James Competition. He has also written plays for RTE and BBC. His last book, The Keeper of Absalom's Island, was a bestselling memoir. He is also author of Driving Miss Daisy featured in the new Open Door series.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins Pr
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 190346417X
• ISBN 13: 9781903464175
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 332