A Sixpenny Song
A Sixpenny Song by Jennifer Johnston, published by Headline Publishing Group in June 2014, is a literary fiction work that explores complex family dynamics and the impact of a domineering parent. The narrative follows Annie, who returns to Dublin after the death of her father, a wealthy man whose obsession with money overshadowed the happiness of his family. As she confronts her past and the legacy he left behind, Annie grapples with her feelings towards her father’s oppressive influence and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her mother’s death.
In this edition, readers will find a story that delves into themes of loss, freedom, and the struggle to reclaim one’s identity. Annie’s journey is marked by startling discoveries about her family’s history and the expectations placed upon her. As she navigates her new life in Ireland, she must confront the shadows of her father’s tyranny and decide whether to adhere to his wishes or forge her own path. This 208-page book invites readers to reflect on the complexities of familial relationships and the secrets that shape our lives.
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Not every death is a tragedy. Not every silver lining is intact.
Annie’s father is dead. She isn’t sorry. A rich and domineering man, he was always more passionate about money than the happiness of his wife and child. And when his lovely, fragile wife Jude died in mysterious circumstances when Annie was still very young, her father sent her to school in England, and tried to ensure that Jude was never mentioned again.
Now, at last, his days of tyranny are over. And so Annie leaves London and goes back to Dublin, to the house in which he lived and her mother died, where she makes the first of several startling discoveries: he has left her the house she hated. Now, just when she thought she was free of him, she is expected to make a new life in Ireland, and live as he would have wished. Does she dare to defy him one more time?
From Costa prizewinning and Booker-shortlisted Jennifer Johnston comes a beautifully crafted, alluring tale of family and secrets.
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