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Maggie O'Farrell

The Hand That First Held Mine

The Hand That First Held Mine

A novel by Maggie O'Farrell that weaves together the stories of two women living in London decades apart.

7 people recommend this

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  • Caitrin Chappelle
    Caitrin ChappelleFirst to rec

    “An incredible feat of a book. Felt like reading a history book but from the eyes of people who lived it. I miss the characters and the place- might need to go back to west Ireland again soon.”

    11
  • Lily I Johnson
    Lily I Johnson

    “Such an incredible book - Irish countryside, magic, family saga! Written so beautifully. I think this might be her best book yet.”

    32
  • Jackie
    Jackie

    “Sweeping heartbreaking prose. Absolutely gorgeous”

    31
  • Amanda
    Amanda

    “19th century Ireland. Family. Roots. Place. Landscape. Resilience. Heartbreak. Love.”

    3
  • chels
    chels

    “This book is a treasure…the detailed descriptions of nature, the deep connections between people and their surroundings (and each other), and the layered story over time. Please read!”

  • Sam
    Sam
  • Ashlie
    Ashlie

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