• "Remember Me is an excellent first novel. Mary McCarthy can tell a story and breathe life in to her characters."
    - The Examiner.
  • "The whole subject of adoption is dealt with sensitively.
    An enjoyable read."

    U Magazine
  • "It's a sure fire winner."
    The Star
  • "Remember Me reveals the inherent hypocrisy of the Irish family but also its great capacity for love and support in the face of hardship."
    The Examiner
  • "This book keeps you turning the pages..."
    Patrol
  • "A natural communicator."
    The Star

Tag Archive: After the Rain

irish-independent-mary-mccarthy Irish Independent Book Worm – Best Female Authors

Irish Independent book worm review of After the Rain by Mary McCarthy When John Boyne’s The Boy With the Striped Pjyamas was first released, the publishers refused to divulge the book’s content on the dust jacket, believing that readers would shy away from the concentration camp topic and miss out on a brilliant book. Perhaps Mary McCarthy’s publishers, Poolbeg, should have done the same for this touching novel which features another taboo topic. The main...
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after-the-rain After the Rain – Best Selling Female Authors

After the Rain book synopsis How would you react if you were diagnosed with terminal cancer? How would you feel? After the Rain This is the situation for Emer Dorgan, a librarian in her fifties who has been looking forward to early retirement and the freedom to pursue her hobbies and dreams. Coming to terms with the awful prognosis is Emer’s biggest challenge but it also permeates the lives of those who love her. Good...
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