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“A beautifully paced novel that will have an assured place in contemporary Irish writing.”

—Seamus Deane, author of Reading in the Dark

“It becomes heartbreaking to say goodbye.”

—Foreword Magazine

“A touching portrait of one boy’s hopes and fears.”

—Booklist

“A fine, compassionate coming of age story…McNicholl is a graceful writer and his is a worthy debut.”

—Publisher’s Weekly

“An enjoyable read for those interested in the life of a woman determined to succeed in a man’s world.”

—Library Journal

“Every detail, every twist, brilliantly deployed to keep you riveted…what a complete, compelling world...”

—Robin Black,  Author of Life Drawing

“Written with style and precision (the bullfighting scenes have the crisp clarity of Hemingway). Strikes a fine balance between love story and historical adventure.”

—Booklist

“McNicholl tells this story with consummate ease and compelling imagery.”

—John Hemingway, writer, journalist and aficionado

“An achievement worthy of resounding applause.”

—Affinity Konar, author of Mischling, a New York Times Notable Book

“By turns exhilarating and  heartbreaking...”

—Sarah-Jane Stratford, bestselling author of Radio Girls

“Beautifully rendered, elegant and exhilarating novel.” 

—Joan Schweighardt, author of The Accidental Art Thief