St. Malachy's Court is a novel written by Olivia Robertson. The book is set in a small town in Ireland and revolves around the lives of the residents of St. Malachy's Court, a housing estate built in the 1970s. The story follows the lives of several families who live in the estate and their struggles with poverty, unemployment, and addiction. The novel is told from the perspective of several characters, each with their own unique voice and perspective. The main character is Mary, a single mother who is struggling to make ends meet and provide for her two children. Mary's story is intertwined with those of her neighbors, including a retired schoolteacher, a young couple struggling with addiction, and a family dealing with the aftermath of a tragedy.Throughout the book, the characters face a range of challenges, from financial hardship to personal tragedy. However, despite the difficulties they face, the residents of St. Malachy's Court are shown to be resilient and resourceful, finding ways to support each other and overcome their struggles.Overall, St. Malachy's Court is a poignant and engaging novel that explores the lives of ordinary people living in difficult circumstances. Through its vivid characters and powerful storytelling, the book offers a compelling portrait of life in modern-day Ireland.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.
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