When You Wake and Find Me Gone
When You Wake and Find Me Gone by Maureen McCarthy is a First Edition published by Penguin Random House in 2002. This 424-page book presents the story of twenty-year-old Kit, whose life appears to be on an upward trajectory as she navigates university, friendships, and a budding romance with a lecturer. However, an unexpected family crisis forces her to confront her past and return home, leading her on a journey to Ireland in search of answers.
Readers will find that Kit’s exploration reveals a complex history marked by violence and uncertainty. As she seeks to understand her family’s legacy, the narrative delves into themes of family dynamics and personal growth. The book intertwines elements of fiction and juvenile nonfiction, providing a multifaceted perspective on Kit’s challenges and discoveries. This edition is available in English and measures approximately 7.8 inches in height and 5.1 inches in length.
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So how did you meet him? I hear you asking.
Was it love at first sight? Was he a fellow teacher? Did you meet in a pub?
This might be hard to believe, but the first time I looked into your father’s eyes, he was holding a gun to my head.
But first, let me explain . . .
Everything is coming together for twenty-year-old Kit. She loves her new subjects at uni, she has some great friends, her big country family is safely three hours drive away, and the lecturer she’s been idolising for months seems interested in her. Kit’s life is taking off!
But then there’s an accident, the family calls Kit back, and suddenly all her certainties are shattered. Kit takes off to Ireland in search of answers. What she finds is a past dominated by violence, a present where the history still lives and a man who can help her understand . . .
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