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A novel in which the boy narrator grows up enclosed in two worlds. One is legendary - a Donegal house where children are stolen away by demonic forces; the other is actual - the city of Derry in the Northern Ireland of the 1940s and 1950s, a place haunted by political enmities and family secrets.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Dark Irish tale blending myth with historical reality.
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories that weave together folklore and real history, Reading In The Dark is a compelling choice. Its atmospheric storytelling captures the tension and mystery of childhood innocence contrasted with the darker aspects of Irish history and legend. Readers have praised its haunting narrative and vivid portrayal of a boy navigating two worlds, making it a memorable read.
