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Dublin, 1907. A young actress begins an affair with a damaged older man, the leading playwright at the theatre where she works. Many years later, Molly, now a poverty-stricken old woman, makes her way through London's bomb-scarred city streets, alone but for a snowdrift of memories.Read More

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    Dublin 1907. A young actress begins an affair with a damaged older man the leading playwright at the theatre where she works. Outspoken and flirtatious Molly Allgood is a Catholic girl from the slums of Dublin dreaming of stardom in America. Her lover John Synge is a troubled genius whose life is hampered by convention and by the austere and God-fearing mother with whom he lives. Their affair sternly opposed by friends and family is quarrelsome affectionate and tender. Many years later Molly now a poverty-stricken old woman makes her way through London's bomb-scarred city streets alone but for a snowdrift of memories. Her once dazzling career has faded but her unquenchable passion for life has kept her afloat.

  • Foyles

    Outspoken and flirtatious, Molly Allgood is a Catholic girl from the slums of Dublin, dreaming of stardom in America. Her lover, John Synge, is a troubled genius, ...

  • 0099481545
  • 9780099481546
  • Joseph O'Connor
  • 3 March 2011
  • Vintage
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 256
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