WHITETHORN WOODS
WHITETHORN WOODS by Maeve Binchy, published by Orion Books in 2006, is a narrative set in the town of Rossmore, which is characterized by its charm and evolving landscape. This first edition, comprising 336 pages, explores the tension between progress and tradition as the community grapples with plans for a new motorway that threatens the nearby Whitethorn Woods and St Ann’s Well. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a town that has transformed from a close-knit community into a place facing modern challenges, including chain stores and traffic issues.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of characters and conflicts as the residents of Rossmore confront the implications of the proposed road. The narrative delves into themes of family, community, and the impact of political decisions on everyday lives. As the townspeople are divided over the motorway’s potential benefits and drawbacks, the fate of Rossmore ultimately hinges on Neddy Nolan, a man known for his integrity. This edition invites readers to reflect on the balance between development and preservation within the context of a family saga intertwined with elements of folklore and suspense.
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The town of Rossmore is a special place, full of character charm. Nestled beside the Whitethorn Woods, the town has grown since the days when it was small and friendly and everyone knew everyone else; now it has chain stories and traffic problems and housing estates. But still, there are the woods, full of spiky bushes and criss-crossed with paths; and there’s St Ann’s Well, where generations have come to pray or make wishes or just to look back at the pretty little town. Which is why there is going to be such a fuss about the plans for the new motorway. It’s going to by-pass Rossmore, cutting through Whitethorn Woods and endangering the well itself. The new road will bring jobs and relieve traffic in the town; for others, it will destroy businesses and leave the town a backwater. The people of Rossmore are divided. There is a lot of land standing in the way of the great road of progress. Quite by accident the decision rests on Neddy Nolan – the most honest man in Rossmore. A man determined to do the right thing.
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