About the book
When Jo Devereux returns to her home village of Mucknamore after an absence of 20 years, the last thing she expects is to end up writing a family history. Family pride has caused her nothing but heartbreak and lost her the only man she ever truly loved.
Now, unearthing seventy-year old secrets and a killing that has haunted three generations, Jo begins to understand why.
In revealing astonishing truths about her mother and grandmother, Jo is brought face-to-face with her own past and her relationship with Rory, her childhood sweetheart, who still lives in Mucknamore with his wife and children.
Will her reluctant mission to exhume the past redeem Jos future -- or will she lose out again?
After The Rising is a sweeping, multigenerational tale set in 1920s and 1990s Ireland that explores the perennial conflict between freedom and belonging.
A story for anyone who has ever tried to break free.
Editions of After The Rising
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- ISBN 9780954875626
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When Jo Devereux returns to her home village of Mucknamore after an absence of 20 years, the last thing she expects is to end up writing a family history. Family pride has caused her nothing but heartbreak and lost her the only man she ever truly loved.
Now, unearthing seventy-year old secrets and a killing that has haunted three generations, Jo begins to understand why.
In revealing astonishing truths about her mother and grandmother, Jo is brought face-to-face with her own past and her relationship with Rory, her childhood sweetheart, who still lives in Mucknamore with his wife and children.
Will her reluctant mission to exhume the past redeem Jos future -- or will she lose out again?
After The Rising is a sweeping, multigenerational tale set in 1920s and 1990s Ireland that explores the perennial conflict between freedom and belonging.
A story for anyone who has ever tried to break free.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is After The Rising about?
When Jo Devereux returns to her home village of Mucknamore after an absence of 20 years, the last thing she expects is to end up writing a family history. Family pride has caused her nothing but heartbreak and lost her the only man she ever truly loved.
Now, unearthing seventy-year old secrets and a killing that has haunted three generations, Jo begins to understand why.
In revealing astonishing truths about her mother and grandmother, Jo is brought face-to-face with her own past and her relationship with Rory, her childhood sweetheart, who still lives in Mucknamore with his wife and children.
Will her reluctant mission to exhume the past redeem Jos future -- or will she lose out again?
After The Rising is a sweeping, multigenerational tale set in 1920s and 1990s Ireland that explores the perennial conflict between freedom and belonging.
A story for anyone who has ever tried to break free.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in After The Rising?
Fiction
Where can I read a sample of After The Rising?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780954875626
Who is/are the Author/s of the book After The Rising?
Orna Ross
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
After The Rising is available as ebook(ISBN 9780954875626)