Whitethorn Woods by Maeve Binchy
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Talking to a spiritual well? That is not the half of it in this delightful Irish tale!
Whitethorn Woods is a fascinating story of ordinary people who all have a connection to a small town in Ireland—Rossmore. Rossmore is home to the Whitethorn Woods and nestled within these woods is the famous St. Ann's Well. St. Ann’s Well brings peace to many who visit over the years as they pray for everything from healing an illness to finding a special someone. Now there are talks of a new highway to be built right though the woods which will destroy the famous St. Ann’s Well.
Young Father Flynn is a mentor for the townspeople of Rossmore, and he does not know which side of the issue to fall upon, progress or hope. As Father Flynn listens to his brethren, the story of Whitethorn Woods truly unfolds because the voices of all those who have had a connection to this Well are explored. Some are simple tales of friends and lovers; others are tales of deceit, shock, and even murder. What will happen to these people and their famous St. Ann’s Well? Maeve Binchy has created a marvelously unique and fascinating tale that will be hard to stop once it is started!
The audio book version of Whitethorn Woods is delightful. Read by Sile Bermingham and Paul Michael in true Irish style, the listener will be entranced by the personal stories of the inhabitants and relations of Rossmore, Ireland. Binchy’s characters are very well developed and deliciously human. Any listener that takes the time to travel to this small Irish town is surely in for a special treat!