A 2013 World Book Night selection.
A powerful and moving novel bringing the worlds of Ireland's past and present together. Great characterisation and a thought provoking story.
Winner of the Independent Booksellers’ Book Prize 2009 (Adult category).
Winner of the Costa Book of the Year Award 2008.
Winner of the Costa Novel Award 2008.
Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2008.
Costa Book Awards 2008 Judges' comment: "A heartbreaking and lyrical tale of loss, betrayal and redemption."
Nearing her one-hundredth birthday, and facing the closure of the mental institution where she's spent most her adulthood, Roseanne relates her astonishing life to psychiatrist Dr Grene. Told through their respective journals, the story that emerges is at once shocking and deeply beautiful. Exquisitely written, it is the story of a life blighted by terrible mistreatment and ignorance, and yet marked still by love, passion and hope.
| Primary Genre | Modern and Contemporary Fiction |
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Nearing her one-hundredth birthday, and facing the closure of the mental institution where she's spent most her adulthood, Roseanne relates her astonishing life to psychiatrist Dr Grene. Told through their respective journals, the story that emerges is at once shocking and deeply beautiful.
The Secret Scripture features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Book Club Recommendations, eBooks of the Month, General Fiction, Fiction, Recommendations
Paperback, Hardback. Not Available.
The Secret Scripture was written by Sebastian Barry and published by Faber & Faber an imprint of Faber and Faber
The Secret Scripture has 312 pages
Yes it is part of Secrets and Lies series
