Heart, Be at Peace A Novel
Heart, Be at Peace by Donal Ryan is a novel published by Penguin Group on May 20, 2025. This 208-page work is presented in English and delves into the complexities of a small town in Ireland as its residents navigate the aftermath of economic collapse. The narrative explores themes of community resilience, love, and trauma, highlighting how these elements can both unite and divide individuals.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of voices, as the story unfolds through twenty-one perspectives within the town. The characters grapple with lingering grudges and the allure of quick wealth, while the older generation strives to maintain stability in the face of emerging challenges. Heart, Be at Peace offers an insightful look into the dynamics of small-town life, revealing how past betrayals and secrets can impact relationships among families and neighbors.
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Winner of the Irish Book of the Year * Winner of the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction * Shortlisted for the Nero Novel of the Year * A New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice
From one of the most acclaimed Irish writers today, a new novel about smalltown Ireland that explores a community on the mend and the power of love and trauma to both bring people together and divide them
“I said it before. Madness comes circling around. Ten-year cycles, as true as the sun will rise. . .”
In a small town in Ireland, the local people have weathered the storm of economic collapse and now look to the future: The jobs are back, the dramas of the past seemingly lulled, and although the town bears the scars of its history, new stories have begun to unfold.
But an insidious menace now creeps through back-alley shadows and into the lives of the townspeople. Old grudges fester and new ones arise. Young people are lured by the promise of fast money while the generation above them tries to hold back the tide of an enemy beyond their control. And the peace of this town is about to be shattered in an unimaginable way.
A stunning, lyrical novel told in twenty-one voices, Heart, Be at Peace reveals a community that together looks to overcome the betrayals, secrets, and grudges that can divide families, neighbors, and entire generations.
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