To find happiness, they must reconcile the past and present…
Pearl is a moving and powerfully engaging story of three sisters, marked by a family tragedy, from acclaimed author Deirdre Purcell. Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Catherine Dunne.
‘A sweeping love story… Fans of Purcell are bound to welcome Pearl into their lives like an old friend, and will enjoy catching up’ – Irish Independent
In 1920s’ rural Ireland, Pearl Somers lives happily with her parents, her sisters Opal and Ruby, and her little brother Willie, in the gate lodge of Kilnashone Castle, where her father is chauffeur to Lord and Lady Areton. But one dreadful night, a series of dramatic events unfold and the lives of all – elite and ordinary – are changed forever. Over 40 years later, Pearl has become a successful writer. Yet there is one story she has never told, until her young cousin Catherine confesses a secret of her own that opens a door to Pearl’s past – one she thought had been firmly sealed forever. When Catherine discovers Pearl’s story of heartbreak and yearning, she determines to do her best to reconcile past and present. But is it too late for Pearl to find her own happy ending?
What readers are saying about Pearl:
‘A unique story line [with] rich characters’
‘Tragic, yet enchanting. A totally different kind of love story; not clichéd or predictable but unique and beautiful‘
‘Five stars‘
Pearl is a moving and powerfully engaging story of three sisters, marked by a family tragedy, from acclaimed author Deirdre Purcell. Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Catherine Dunne.
‘A sweeping love story… Fans of Purcell are bound to welcome Pearl into their lives like an old friend, and will enjoy catching up’ – Irish Independent
In 1920s’ rural Ireland, Pearl Somers lives happily with her parents, her sisters Opal and Ruby, and her little brother Willie, in the gate lodge of Kilnashone Castle, where her father is chauffeur to Lord and Lady Areton. But one dreadful night, a series of dramatic events unfold and the lives of all – elite and ordinary – are changed forever. Over 40 years later, Pearl has become a successful writer. Yet there is one story she has never told, until her young cousin Catherine confesses a secret of her own that opens a door to Pearl’s past – one she thought had been firmly sealed forever. When Catherine discovers Pearl’s story of heartbreak and yearning, she determines to do her best to reconcile past and present. But is it too late for Pearl to find her own happy ending?
What readers are saying about Pearl:
‘A unique story line [with] rich characters’
‘Tragic, yet enchanting. A totally different kind of love story; not clichéd or predictable but unique and beautiful‘
‘Five stars‘
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Reviews
Praise for Deirdre Purcell: A sweeping love story... Fans of Purcell are bound to welcome Pearl into their lives like an old friend, and will enjoy catching up
Deirdre Purcell's novel is not just a gripping love story but an angry take on social divisions... A warm, poignant and, at times, exasperating tragic tale that is in essence a jewel of a story
Purcell's skill is evident, as her plot flits effortlessly between the different eras and characters
A writer fully in charge of her craft... impeccable
Here is an Irish storyteller in full stride, gracing her genre with exemplary skill