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About The Book
For fans of Sebastian Faulks, Donal Ryan and Anne Tyler comes this beautiful novel following two troubled men, separated by nearly a century, bound by the ghosts that haunt an imposing Irish manor
George Allenby is still wrestling with his experiences as an officer during the First World War when he is sent by his employers to construct a lake at the Manor House, home of the newly rich Remington family. The construction process raises traumatic memories that he isn't yet prepared to face, but solace emerges in the unlikely form of Cora, a maid in the grand home.
Almost a century later, Alex and Ellie are planning their wedding in the grounds of the Manor House. But like Allenby before him, Alex is haunted by a secret that threatens to destroy the life he has built. As the day of his wedding approaches, he must decide whether to tell Ellie about the evening he will always regret.
In this masterful portrait of love and betrayal, David Park reveals the many ways the past seeps into the present: destructive, formidable, but also hopeful, in the many moments of fragile beauty that remain.
George Allenby is still wrestling with his experiences as an officer during the First World War when he is sent by his employers to construct a lake at the Manor House, home of the newly rich Remington family. The construction process raises traumatic memories that he isn't yet prepared to face, but solace emerges in the unlikely form of Cora, a maid in the grand home.
Almost a century later, Alex and Ellie are planning their wedding in the grounds of the Manor House. But like Allenby before him, Alex is haunted by a secret that threatens to destroy the life he has built. As the day of his wedding approaches, he must decide whether to tell Ellie about the evening he will always regret.
In this masterful portrait of love and betrayal, David Park reveals the many ways the past seeps into the present: destructive, formidable, but also hopeful, in the many moments of fragile beauty that remain.
Product Details
- Publisher: Oneworld Publications (May 8, 2025)
- Length: 288 pages
- ISBN13: 9780861549757
Raves and Reviews
'David Park is one of Ireland's finest writers. He has written a symphony of extraordinary novels, not least Ghost Wedding which immerses us in a world where time interrogates history, passion, grief and war.' Colum McCann, author of Apeirogon
'David Park is one of Ireland's great novelists.' Roddy Doyle, author of The Commitments
'An astute storyteller whose vision is sustained by instinct, intelligent observation, and a sense of responsibility.' Irish Times
'It is time to call David Park what he is - a very great writer.' Frank McGuinness, author of The Factory Girls
'Park appears to write effortlessly, with one foot planted firmly in the canon of traditional Irish lyricism and another flirting with modern parlance. His emotional intelligence is remarkable.' Daily Mail
'The Belfast Turgenev... One of the truest observers of life.' Big Issue
'A writer to cherish, a master of fiction in great form. A most splendid novel: lucid, luminous, with enough secrets to break your heart and hold you spellbound, Ghost Wedding from David Park is wonderful stuff indeed.' Frank McGuinness, author of The Factory Girls
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