The Sunken Road

Tremendous William Boyd\r\n\r\nA powerful and gripping novel about love, loyalty and obsession set during World War One and the Irish War of Independence.\r\n\r\n Francie, Archie and Annie grew up playing together in the hills and rivers of Fermanagh. But in 1914, the boys are seduced by the drama of the war in Europe and leave the village to join up. Before they leave, Francie swears to Annie that hell keep her little brother safe.\r\n\r\n Six years later Francie is hiding out in the barn of Annies house. He hasnt seen her since that day. Hes on the run, a wanted man in the war for independence that is still igniting along the border. And the British officer who is obsessively pursuing him is his old commander from the Western Front. To reach safety Francie will need Annies help getting over the border, and that means hell have to confront the truth about why Archie never came back.\r\n\r\n Powerfully gripping, Ciaran McMenamins accomplished novel explores loyalty, love, heroism and the heartbreaking cost of violence.