Product Description

In 1973 a sixteen-year-old Irish schoolgirl was sold into marriage by her father. Her groom was a farmer almost four times her age. Despite a pre-nuptial agreement guaranteeing that there would be no sex, her husband raped her repeatedly. He also beat her. Although she made desperate pleas for help, the legal system, the police and the clergy failed to come to her aid. "Sold into Marriage" is the story of that girl's loveless marriage, as told to journalist Sean Boyne, her rape, subsequent pregnancy and suicide attempt and her eventual escape to London and freedom.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #27017 in Books
• Published on: 1998-09-21
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Review
'A disturbing and well-written account of savage cruelty' -- The Sunday Tribune The Sunday Tribune 'A chilling account of cruelty, abuse and domination. Nuala comes aross as an exceptional person, who despite her horrific ordeal, never lost her sense of self' -- Ireland on Sunday Ireland on Sunday 'A sad reminder of the closed society which we tolerated until very recently' -- Leinster Leader Leinster Leader 'an incredible and disturbing story' -- Southside People Southside People 'Nuala's tale is an emotional one that makes for compulsive reading' -- Cathy Kelly '... will strke a chord with any woman who has been trapped into a bad relationship, but I guarantee you none of you will ever have equalled the likes of the horrors perpretrated on this poor girl before she finally broke out of her cage.' -- Modern Woman

About the Author
Sean Boyne is a journalist and author, and is currently news editor of The Sunday World, a major Irish newspaper.

Customer Reviews

I couldn't put it down!!
Although at times a harrowing read, this book is a story of a truely strong spirit, it seems unbelievable these things could happen in modern times,(a time of happiness and discovery to most of us in this age group) I could hardly breath when reading of her escape. The fact that she has survived to raise her children is inspiring. God bless you and give you peace in the rest of your life

fantastic read but very sad
I read this book in around six hours as i was unable to put it down. What that poor girl actually went through only she knows. One can only imagine. Im surprised she didnt actually commit suicide. I can honestly say im sure i'd have killed "the husband" and done time for it. How she kept her sanity one can only guess. A must read for those who enjoy reading about real life. Fantastic but very sad.

Sold into Marriage?
Sold into slavery more like. I could not believe this actually happened in the 'liberated' 70's with all the glamrock stuff that was going on. Something tells me that somewhere in this island, similar treatment of young women is still going on.

This book was riveting from the first shocking page until the end. I couldn't put it down and when I did, I thanked God for the wonderful life I had growing up in the same period.

This book was very well written albeit painful for the 'victim' and I hope she can move on from this nightmare.