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At the funeral, several priests remarked how appropriate it was that Father Conroy should have returned on his last day to Rosnagree, the parish in which he was born. Father Tom Conroy – a spiky, difficult man – dies at a reunion of his seminary colleagues. As this masterly novel unfolds, we are taken through the years that formed this troublesome priest, who knew his life had been a failure. The Hungry Grass is a sharply witty and moving novel of a world on the cusp of change.
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.
Witty, moving tale of a complex priest's life's journey.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in characters with depth and stories about personal struggles, The Hungry Grass offers a compelling look at Father Conroy's life. The novel's sharp wit and perceptive storytelling bring this troubled priest's journey vividly to life, making it a memorable read about facing life's failures and transformations.
