Böcker av Deirdre Purcell

A moving and hugely enjoyable novel about Christmas and how to survive it by the much-loved Deirdre Purcell, author of several huge Irish bestsellers

Billy is an average-looking sixteen-year-old who lives in an ordinary house in an ordinary neighborhood on the north side of Dublin. Jesus, on the other hand, is a beautiful boy with continental manners, from the most sophisticated part of Barcelona. As an exchange student, Jesus comes to live with Billy's family for three weeks during the summer. At the end of his stay - according to The Plan - Billy will go back with Jesus on a return visit to Spain. And then, the best laid plans go awry. A riveting look at growing up in two cultures by the author of nine critically acclaimed novels. The Open Door Series: Originally designed to promote adult literacy in Ireland, these original stories from best-loved authors and new voices showcase some of our best writing in short fiction.

From a cherished Irish author comes a moving seasonal tale of a mother, a daughter and affairs of the heart

A wonderful novel from the number one Irish bestselling author of Falling for a Dancer

A powerful and thought-provoking novel about women's lives from the high-profile journalist and writer