For Peace Comes Dropping Slow

By Gerald Donoghue

Book Overview

For Peace Comes Dropping Slow is a novel by Gerald Donoghue that explores the complexities of love, loss, and redemption. Set in the small Irish village of Ballybrack in the 1950s, the story follows the lives of two families: the O'Briens and the Callaghans. At the center of the novel is the relationship between young Michael O'Brien and his neighbor, Mary Callaghan. Despite their different backgrounds and the disapproval of their families, Michael and Mary fall deeply in love. However, their happiness is short-lived when tragedy strikes and Michael is forced to leave Ballybrack. Years later, Michael returns to the village as a successful businessman, but he is haunted by the past and the memories of Mary. Meanwhile, Mary has married and has a family of her own, but she is also unable to forget her first love. As the two reconnect, they must confront their past and the choices they made, and find a way to move forward.For Peace Comes Dropping Slow is a poignant and beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, forgiveness, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. With its vivid descriptions of Irish village life and its unforgettable characters, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves stories of love and redemption.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162782285
• ISBN13: 9781162782287
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"