Drowned

by Clare Tulloch

Tony Barber finds the body of his best friend, Jimmy, in a river. At the funeral Tony meets Cora, who helps him follow clues, which indicate that Jimmy’s death was no accident. Tony suspects that Jimmy’s uncle – Tom - holds vital information about the death. But, then Tom is found dead, by Tony and Cora… When Cora leaves for England, these losses - compounded by guilt around Tom’s death - send Tony to find solace from the ‘Hermit on the Hill’, overlooking his village – Barley Cove. A moving story of love and loss set in rural Ireland in the 1970s, by a writer unafraid to take on big issues. A novel of family secrets and lies.

136 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2009

Reviews

[Becca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book not many people have heard of it which is a shame. I read this on the if chance when I found it in my local library and was glad I did. It touches upon some truly sensitive issues but ms tulloch does a brilliant job in conveying them in the correct way. Would defiantly recommend and will be re-reading