About the book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the acclaimed author of Circle of Friends—\"love, longing, and rich scenes of daily life.... What could be sweeter than a trip to an Irish village packed with robust native characters.\" —The Christian Science Monitor
When a new highway threatens to bypass the town of Rossmore and cut through Whitethorn Woods, everyone has a passionate opinion about whether the town will benefit or suffer. But young Father Flynn is most concerned with the fate of St. Ann’s Well, which is set at the edge of the woods and slated for destruction. People have been coming to St. Ann’s for generations to share their dreams and fears, and speak their prayers. Some believe it to be a place of true spiritual power, demanding protection; others think it’s a mere magnet for superstitions, easily sacrificed.
Father Flynn listens to all those caught up in the conflict, as the men and women of Whitethorn Woods must decide between the traditions of the past and the promises of the future.
Editions of Whitethorn Woods
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307455239
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307278418
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780307265784
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307267443
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9781415939246
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781415935613
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781415936702
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780739342268
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781415935606
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780739342251
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the acclaimed author of Circle of Friends—\"love, longing, and rich scenes of daily life.... What could be sweeter than a trip to an Irish village packed with robust native characters.\" —The Christian Science Monitor
When a new highway threatens to bypass the town of Rossmore and cut through Whitethorn Woods, everyone has a passionate opinion about whether the town will benefit or suffer. But young Father Flynn is most concerned with the fate of St. Ann’s Well, which is set at the edge of the woods and slated for destruction. People have been coming to St. Ann’s for generations to share their dreams and fears, and speak their prayers. Some believe it to be a place of true spiritual power, demanding protection; others think it’s a mere magnet for superstitions, easily sacrificed.
Father Flynn listens to all those caught up in the conflict, as the men and women of Whitethorn Woods must decide between the traditions of the past and the promises of the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitethorn Woods about?
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the acclaimed author of Circle of Friends—\"love, longing, and rich scenes of daily life.... What could be sweeter than a trip to an Irish village packed with robust native characters.\" —The Christian Science Monitor
When a new highway threatens to bypass the town of Rossmore and cut through Whitethorn Woods, everyone has a passionate opinion about whether the town will benefit or suffer. But young Father Flynn is most concerned with the fate of St. Ann’s Well, which is set at the edge of the woods and slated for destruction. People have been coming to St. Ann’s for generations to share their dreams and fears, and speak their prayers. Some believe it to be a place of true spiritual power, demanding protection; others think it’s a mere magnet for superstitions, easily sacrificed.
Father Flynn listens to all those caught up in the conflict, as the men and women of Whitethorn Woods must decide between the traditions of the past and the promises of the future.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Whitethorn Woods?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Whitethorn Woods?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307455239
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Whitethorn Woods?
Maeve Binchy
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Whitethorn Woods is available as paperback(ISBN 9780307455239) and paperback(ISBN 9780307278418) and altformat(ISBN 9780307265784) and ebook(ISBN 9780307267443) and audiobook(ISBN 9781415939246) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781415935613) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781415936702) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739342268) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781415935606) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780739342251)
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