Tara Road

Two women living entirely different lives on opposite sides of the Atlantic decide to swap houses for the summer following sudden personal crises. Ria is a Dublin housewife whose marriage collapses after her husband reveals an affair, while Marilyn is an American woman grappling with deep family grief. Through living in each other's homes and environments, both women confront their pasts, form an unexpected cross-continental bond, and find the strength to rebuild their lives.

by Maeve Binchy

Orion · First published 1998 · 488 pages