About the book
There was never any question that Deirdre and Desmond Doyle would celebrate a gala twenty-fifth anniversary. Naturally, their daughter Anna, would plan their grand affair. Of all three Doyle children, Anna knew exactly what their mother wished—even as she lived her own secret life. Will Brendan, the rebellious son, even bother to return to London? Will Helen, the hapless would-be nun, embarrass them all? This is Deirdre’s day, a triumph for a woman obsessed with keeping up appearances, her silvery revenge after “marrying down” twenty-five years ago. She’s determined to show them all: the maid of honor, still unmarried, still gorgeous, now a successful London business woman…the best man, once Desmond’s close friend, now his boss…their reluctant priest, who harbors his own guilty secret.
As family and friends gather, a lifetime of lies takes its toll. But what begins as a family charade brings with it the transforming power of love—and truth.
Editions of Silver Wedding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385298261
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780712622875
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780440244202
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385341721
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780440207771
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099498629
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099604303
- EBook
- ISBN 9780440337607
Read an Excerpt
There was never any question that Deirdre and Desmond Doyle would celebrate a gala twenty-fifth anniversary. Naturally, their daughter Anna, would plan their grand affair. Of all three Doyle children, Anna knew exactly what their mother wished—even as she lived her own secret life. Will Brendan, the rebellious son, even bother to return to London? Will Helen, the hapless would-be nun, embarrass them all? This is Deirdre’s day, a triumph for a woman obsessed with keeping up appearances, her silvery revenge after “marrying down” twenty-five years ago. She’s determined to show them all: the maid of honor, still unmarried, still gorgeous, now a successful London business woman…the best man, once Desmond’s close friend, now his boss…their reluctant priest, who harbors his own guilty secret.
As family and friends gather, a lifetime of lies takes its toll. But what begins as a family charade brings with it the transforming power of love—and truth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Wedding about?
There was never any question that Deirdre and Desmond Doyle would celebrate a gala twenty-fifth anniversary. Naturally, their daughter Anna, would plan their grand affair. Of all three Doyle children, Anna knew exactly what their mother wished—even as she lived her own secret life. Will Brendan, the rebellious son, even bother to return to London? Will Helen, the hapless would-be nun, embarrass them all? This is Deirdre’s day, a triumph for a woman obsessed with keeping up appearances, her silvery revenge after “marrying down” twenty-five years ago. She’s determined to show them all: the maid of honor, still unmarried, still gorgeous, now a successful London business woman…the best man, once Desmond’s close friend, now his boss…their reluctant priest, who harbors his own guilty secret.
As family and friends gather, a lifetime of lies takes its toll. But what begins as a family charade brings with it the transforming power of love—and truth.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Silver Wedding?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Silver Wedding?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385298261
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Silver Wedding?
Maeve Binchy
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Silver Wedding is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385298261) and hardcover(ISBN 9780712622875) and paperback(ISBN 9780440244202) and paperback(ISBN 9780385341721) and paperback(ISBN 9780440207771) and paperback(ISBN 9780099498629) and paperback(ISBN 9780099604303) and ebook(ISBN 9780440337607)
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