{"product_id":"9780956881632","title":"Of Broken Things","description":"Of Broken Things\u003cp\u003eIt is 1920's Ireland and JOHN FLYNN is ten years old when his much longed for sister STELA is born at their isolated cottage. She is a beautiful child whom John sees as a gift sent to alleviate the harshness of his life with an alcoholic father REDMOND, who he has come to despise. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin a few weeks of Stela's arrival John is unexpectedly left to look after his mother and sister during a snowstorm after Redmond fails to return from one of his many prolonged absences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking on adult responsibilities at such a young age has a profound effect on the young John and he is unable to forgive his father for abandoning the family during times of greatest need. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCASSIE, John's mother, takes solace in visits from a priest FATHER KEARNEY who often acts as intermediary between Cassie and Redmond when overwhelming problems, caused by Redmond's antisocial behaviour, become apparent. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStela grows strong under the protection and deep love of her brother who teaches her about nature and uses her as a delighted audience for his make-believe stories. Stela develops normally until she approaches her third birthday when she withdraws from the world and only communicates meaningfully with her beloved brother. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen tragedy strikes, a web of deceit within the community begins to unravel. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Of Broken Things' is a beautifully written tale not only of tragedy, of fear and of mistrust, but also of love. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a 'must read' novel from the author of 'Attachment.'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David James Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50014870241520,"sku":"9780956881632","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780956881632_p0.jpg?v=1784243263","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780956881632","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}