The Dowry: A Novel of Ireland

by Walter Keady

In 1946 rural Ireland, Brideen Conway has her heart set on Kieran McDermot, but one thing stands in the way of their union. The couple can't afford to marry, and Kieran's curmudgeonly father won't pass down the family farm. Kieran faces the unpleasant possibility of leaving Brideen behind to find his fortune in England. Meanwhile, wealthy pub owner Austin Glynn has more than enough money to offer a substantial dowry, if only someone would take an...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312361912
• ISBN13: 9780312361914
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

A delightful light comedy

"The Dowry" is a delightful light comedy set in rural, post WWII Ireland - County Mayo, to be exact. It paints a realistic picture of the time and place and situations the younger generation faced with regard to marriage and making a living, issues that were wholly interdependent. Engaging characters, suspense, and continual unexpected twists make it an enjoyable read. Highly recommended for a bit of Irish history and culture as well as a bit of craic!