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Set in an Irish village in the 1820s, Kent's harrowing second novel (after Burial Rites) immerses readers in a time and place where folk superstitions mingle with daily life. Though nominally Catholic, the village residents blame fairies, or "the Good People," when any misfortune strikes, be it a stillborn child or poor milk production. After Nóra Leahy's husband dies unexpectedly, she is left alone to care for her severely disabled grandso...Log In or Sign Up to Read More