The Forester's Daughter : Faber Stories
(Author) Claire KeeganThe evening is fine. In the sky a few early stars are shining of their own accord. She watches the dog licking the bowl clean. This dog will break her daughter's heart, she's sure of it. Claire Keegan's mesmeric story takes us into the heart of the Wicklow countryside, and of the farming family of Victor Deegan, with his 'three teenagers, the milking and the mortgage'. When Deegan finds a gun dog and gives it as a present to his only daughter, his wife is filled with foreboding at this seeming act of kindness. As the seasons pass, long-buried family secrets threaten to emerge.
Claire Keegan
Claire Keegan is an Irish author known for her concise and evocative writing style. Her most notable work is the short story collection "Walk the Blue Fields," which explores themes of family, love, and loss in rural Ireland. Keegan's writing is characterized by its lyrical prose and keen attention to detail, capturing the complexities of human relationships with precision and empathy. She has been praised for her ability to create powerful and emotionally resonant narratives in a compact form. Keegan's work has had a significant impact on the genre of contemporary Irish literature, earning her recognition as one of the country's most talented and influential writers.
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