{"product_id":"the-last-storyteller-a-novel-of-ireland-paperback","title":"The Last Storyteller: A Novel of Ireland - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrank Delaney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Riveting . . . Readers will quickly warm to  Frank] Delaney's vividly described Ireland of the 1950s, its fully realized inhabitants, and the dynamic political and personal relationships that make for a remarkable story.\"\u003ci\u003e--Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"If we're to live good lives, we have to tell ourselves our own story. In a good way.\" So says Ben MacCarthy's beloved mentor, and it is this fateful advice that will guide Ben through the tumultuous events of Ireland in 1956. The national mood is downtrodden; poverty, corruption, and an armed rebellion rattle the countryside; and although Ben wants no part of the insurrection, he unknowingly falls in with an IRA sympathizer. Yet despite his perilous circumstances, all he can think about is finding his former wife and true love, Venetia Kelly, who after many years has returned to Ireland with her brutish new husband, a popular stage performer. Determined not to lose Venetia again, Ben calls upon every bit of his passion and courage to win her back, while finally reconciling his violent past with his hopes for a bright future. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Brimming with fascinating Irish history, daring intrigue, and the drama of legendary love, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Storyteller\u003c\/i\u003e is an unforgettable novel as richly textured and inspiring as Ireland itself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"A colorful, leisurely tale, with dark moments as well as humor and grace.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Star-Ledger \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"A magical tale  that] weaves in a jackpot of Irish myths.\"--Bookreporter \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Character-rich and dramatic.\"--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank Delaney\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling novel \u003ci\u003eIreland\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eThe Last Storyteller, The Matchmaker of Kenmare, Venetia Kelly's Traveling Show, Tipperary, Shannon, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSimple Courage: A True Story of Peril on the Sea.\u003c\/i\u003e A former judge for the Man Booker Prize, Delaney enjoyed a prominent career in BBC broadcasting before becoming a full-time writer. Delaney died in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.83 x 8.21 x 5.54 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 26, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751036715296,"sku":"9780812979756","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a773c34efac5e5afdebd0a3eb2e1182c.webp?v=1779962850","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-last-storyteller-a-novel-of-ireland-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}