The American Girl The American Girl

The American Girl

The Number One bestselling Irish historical fiction novel of heartbreaking secrets in a home for unwed mothers

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Publisher Description

'A true storyteller who keeps you turning the pages' CATHY KELLY, Sunday Times bestselling author



Sent to Ireland in disgrace, she was forced to give up her baby...

'One of the best books I have ever read' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Will remain in my heart for a very long time' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Every so often you come across a novel that leaves a mark on you. The American Girl is one such novel . . . a remarkable read' Real reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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Inspired by heartbreaking true events in a home for unwed mothers, journeying from Boston to Ireland, the No.1 bestselling novel The American Girl is a heartrending and captivating story of mothers and daughters, love and cruelty, and the triumph of hope.

Boston 1968. Rose Moroney is seventeen, smart, spirited - and pregnant. She wants to marry her boyfriend but her ambitious parents have other plans. She is sent to Ireland, their birthplace, to deliver her daughter in a home for unwed mothers - and part with her against her will.

Dublin 2013.
Martha Sheeran's life has come undone. Her marriage is over, and her husband has moved on with unsettling speed. Under pressure from her teenage daughter, she starts looking for the woman who gave her up for adoption more than forty years before.

As her search leads her to the heart of long-buried family secrets, an old flame also re-enters her life. Can the future offer an unexpected new beginning?

*THE LETTER HOME, THE NEW NOVEL FROM RACHAEL ENGLISH, IS AVAILABLE NOW*
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Your favourite authors love the novels of Rachael English:

'Utterly moving and compelling. That first line . . . wow! I was hooked' Patricia Scanlan

'Fantastic storytelling looking back at Ireland's dark past' Liz Nugent

'A powerful, important, beautiful book' Sinéad Crowley

'A compelling read' Sheila O'Flanagan

'Outstanding' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐


'It broke my heart. Rachael has managed to tell a truly heartbreaking story beautifully and with real grace and dignity' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Beautifully written and enjoyable' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'I loved this book. Despite the subject matter this book is very uplifting' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'A beautifully written story, uncovering some untold truths' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'An addictive read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Could not put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2021
December 1
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
384
Pages
PUBLISHER
Headline
SELLER
Hachette Digital, Inc.
SIZE
1.8
MB

Customer Reviews

DAGF21 ,

Such likable characters!!!

And a depiction of how a decision of a time can effect generations. Heartwarming! Enjoyed the story of a journey….

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