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Time of the Child
€ 11.99 Save €0.50 (RRP €12.49)
ISBN: 9781526675156
**The instant Irish Times Top Ten bestseller**
'A rich and gorgeous book' The Times, The 10 best historical fiction books of 2024
'Deeply compassionate' Guardian
'One of the most affecting books I've ever read' The Times
'I am such a fan of Niall Williams' work' Ann Patchett
'A beautifully written novel about second chances and familial love' Observer
'A story brimming with kindness and courage' Mail on Sunday
'A warm and life-affirming story about ordinary people going to extraordinary lengths' Irish Times
'May be the most beautifully written novel I've read this year' Washington Post
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Doctor Jack Troy was born and raised in the little town of Faha, but his responsibilities for the sick and his care for the dying mean he has always been set apart from his community. His youngest daughter, Ronnie, has grown up in her father's shadow, and remains there.
But in the advent season of 1962, as the town readies itself for Christmas, Ronnie and Doctor Troy's lives are turned upside down when a baby is left in their care. As the winter passes, father and daughter's lives, the understanding of their family, and their role in their community are changed forever.
304 pages.
Available from 25/09/25.
Usually despatched in 2-5 working days.
Date of Publication: 25/09/2025
Paperback
