Product Description

Growing up in a small seaside town in the 1950s, Clare O'Brien and David Power shout their hearts' desired into the echo cave, praying that their destiny will lead them faraway from the town in which they live. Years later, they meet again in Dublin, where David is studying medicine and Clare has won a scholarship to University College. But eventually, Castlebay will draw them back and it is against a backdrop of empty grey skies, sea-spray and wind that this drama of ambition, betrayal and love finally reaches it turbulent conclusion.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8475 in Books
• Published on: 2006-08-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 544 pages

SURREY COUNTRY MAGAZINE
'Binchy's novel is like having lunch with an old friend.'

From the Publisher
A wonderful love story from the bestselling author of Light a Penny Candle and Circle of Friends

From the Back Cover
Growing up in a seaside town, Clare O’Brien and David Power shout their hearts’ desires into the echo cave, praying that their destiny will lead them far away from Castlebay, the small town in which they live.

Years later, in Dublin, their paths cross again – David, following in his father’s footsteps, is studying medicine, and Clare has won a scholarship to University College.

But eventually Castlebay draws them back – and it is against a backdrop of empty grey skies, sea-spray and wind that this drama of ambition, betrayal and love finally reaches its turbulent conclusion…

‘A powerful story of love and jealously’
Sunday Telegraph

‘Compuslive reading… Ms Binchy has the true storyteller’s knack’ Observer

Customer Reviews

A truly wonderful romance that will have you in tears!
This is the first Maeve Binchy book I read and it has certainly made me impatient for more. Its not like reading its like watching all the events hapenning right before your eyes. The book tells the story of a young girl, her hopes, dreams and her determination and struggle to succeed. It is a bitter sweet romance that will make you want to reach out and comfort the character. If you take the time to read this book, you have my word you will not be disapointed.

Echoes
I think the great thing about Binchy is her unpredictable endings, this is no exception. Again Binchy gives a great insight to Irish life and the witty Irish attitude!

Great read - one of her best
Echoes and The Glass Lake are my favourite Maeve Binchy books. I love the warmth. I love the way she tracks changes in Irish society. Any social historian interested in Ireland could read her books in sequence and find out a great deal. Earlier books, like Echoes etc much better than the later ones.