The Big Wind
The Big Wind by Beatrice Coogan, published by Bloomsbury USA in May 2018, is a historical fiction saga that spans 688 pages. The narrative begins on a tumultuous night in January 1839, when a fierce storm strikes Ireland, leaving a lasting impact on the land and its people. The story follows Sterrin O’Carroll, born amidst the chaos, as she navigates the challenges of growing up during a tumultuous period in Irish history.
Readers will find a tale of love and resilience as Sterrin forms a deep bond with a household servant named Young Thomas. Their relationship evolves into a forbidden love, marked by the trials of their time and the historical events that shape their lives. The narrative explores themes of devotion and the enduring spirit of its characters against the backdrop of Ireland’s struggles, making it a poignant reflection on both personal and national histories.
Official synopsis Publisher
It all began on the night of the Big Wind. A wild and savage night in January 1839 when a storm struck Ireland, leaving such suffering and devastation in its path that a mark remained on the minds and hearts of Irishmen, and the land itself, ever after. It was the night Sterrin O’Carroll, ‘blossom of the storm’, was born in Kilsheelin Castle.
Growing up during Ireland’s darkest hours, Sterrin forms a bond with a household servant called Young Thomas that deepens over the years into a forbidden love – a love as fierce and relentless as the storm that ushered her into the world. But their paths are divided by devastating events that change the course of Ireland’s history. After the bitterness and the sorrow finally wane, Sterrin’s indomitable spirit never weakens because, Thomas, like her beloved land, will return to her.
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