The Liberation of Brigid Dunne, Patricia Scanlan
The Liberation of Brigid Dunne, Patricia Scanlan
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The Liberation of Brigid Dunne

Author: Patricia Scanlan

Narrator: Caroline Lennon

Unabridged: 13 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/10/2020

Categories: Fiction, Family Life, Women


Synopsis

From the internationally bestselling “queen of contemporary Irish popular fiction” (The Sunday Times, London), a heartwarming novel following three generations of women as they each learn that it’s never too late to live your life to the fullest.

Marie-Claire has just made the shocking discovery that her boyfriend (and business partner) is cheating on her. Reeling, she leaves her apartment in Toronto to travel home to Ireland, hoping the comfort of her family and a few familiar faces will ground her. She arrives just in time to celebrate her beloved great-aunt Reverend Mother Brigid’s retirement and eightieth birthday. It will be a long-awaited and touching reunion for three generations of her family, bringing her mother Keelin and grandmother Imelda—who have never quite gotten along—together as well.

But then all hell breaks loose.

Bitter, jealous Imelda makes a startling revelation at the party that forces them all to confront their pasts and face the truths that have shaped their lives. With four fierce, opinionated women in one family, will they ever be able to find common ground and move forward?

Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Elin Hilderbrand, The Liberation of Brigid Dunne is a moving and inspirational family saga that you will want to share with all the women in your life.

About Patricia Scanlan

Patricia Scanlan lives in Dublin. Her books, all number one bestsellers, have sold worldwide and been translated into many languages. Find out more by visiting Patricia’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/PatriciaScanlanAuthor.  


Reviews

Goodreads review by Dale on July 10, 2022

3 stars Marie-Claire learns her boyfriend and business partner has been cheating on her. Instead of heading to New York as planned, she leaves Toronto for Ireland to attend the 80th birthday celebration for her great aunt, Reverend Mother Brigid. Previously Marie-Claire said she was unable to come be......more

Goodreads review by Val on April 22, 2020

Thanks to the author, Atria books and Netgalley for this e-arc. What a fantastic book. I was hooked from the very first page through to the last. I haven't read a Patricia Scanlan book in years. I read and loved the City Girl series probably about 15+ years ago and think I must have read all the boo......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on March 10, 2020

This is a story of generations of Irish women coming together as a family to settle old grievances and glory in the progress that has occurred in Ireland vis-à-vis women’s rights. Though I generally love books set in Ireland, Maeve Binchy, etc. I found this very bleak and full of years of misery. Th......more

Goodreads review by Ixxati on March 10, 2020

This stories are told from Brigid, Imelda, Keelin and Marie-Claire point of views. I got lost sometimes! Too much going on lol For the first 30% I wanted to DNF this book so bad. Gosh it's pretty boring but I had to finish it anyway because I feel guilty if I didn't finish a book that I got for free......more

Goodreads review by Fabulous Book Fiend on May 06, 2020

Wow this is the first full length novel I have read from Patricia Scanlan and I don’t know why I waited so long to pick this book up because it just blew me away. I adored the way this novel brings feminism and religion to the forefront and exposes the battle that goes on at every level of society b......more