Mortal Friends, James Carroll
Mortal Friends, James Carroll
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Mortal Friends
A Novel

Author: James Carroll

Narrator: John Lescault

Unabridged: 24 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/25/2022

Synopsis

From the author of the National Book Award–winning An American Requiem and the classic bestseller Constantine’s Sword comes the story of Colman Brady, an Irish farmer who involves himself in the Irish rebellion of the early 1920s and later escapes to Boston where he rises to and falls from political power and seeks a second chance through the life of his son.Richly imagined scenes, a complex plot, and masterful writing combine fact and fiction; characters like Mayor Curley of Boston and the Kennedys come to life in this classic saga of Irish-America as seen through the eyes of one revolutionary as he makes the daring choices that will shape not only his fate, but his beloved son’s.

About James Carroll

James Carroll is the author of twelve novels, most recently The Cloister, and nine works of nonfiction. For twenty-three years he published a weekly op-ed column in the Boston Globe. Other books include the National Book Award–winning An American Requiem; the New York Times bestselling Constantine’s Sword, winner of the National Jewish Book Award; House of War, winner of the PEN/Galbraith Award; and Jerusalem, Jerusalem. Carroll is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and an associate of the Mahindras Humanities Center at Harvard University. He lives in Boston with his wife, the writer Alexandra Marshall. Visit him at www.JamesCarroll.net.

About John Lescault

Patrick Cullen (a.k.a. John Lescault), a native of Massachusetts, is a graduate of the Catholic University of America. He lives in Washington, DC, where he works in theater.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jill on June 08, 2022

Okay, Hitchcock isn’t Tolstoy ...and Mortal Friends is NOT War and Peace. But, she is a good writer and Mortal Friends, like her four previous novels, is a very good read. Hitchcock writes in the first person and the protagonist in her previous three books was a women "of a certain age", prominent in......more

Goodreads review by Sara on July 25, 2009

A murder mystery set in the political and social world of Washington D.C. has the potential to be incredibly intriguing, full of layers, and just plain suspenseful. Yet this book wasn't. It was a decent enough mystery, but the mystery portion was not the main focus of this book, being sidelined by t......more

Goodreads review by Diane on August 18, 2009

Jane Stanton Hitchcock's newest novel Mortal Friends is a seductive mystery set in Georgetown, where the real Washington DC power lies. When the Beltway Basher's latest victim is found in a nearby park, best friends society matron Violet and antique shop owner Reven get involved in the crime. Violet......more

Goodreads review by LuckyPalm on February 27, 2022

Washing DC’s high society set is not sleeping soundly these days and it’s not only due to the unsolved murders by the elusive Beltway Basher. Invitation only galas, charity balls and exclusive black-tie dinners attended by the ultra-wealthy and very self-important are being hijacked and upstaged by......more

Goodreads review by Wendy on January 16, 2012

Reven Lynch is a middle-aged divorcee living in Washington D.C. running a small antique shop. When the latest victim of the "Beltway Basher" is found in the park where Reven and best friend Victoria jog, she thinks they may need adjust their route. Victoria is the wife of prominent banker Grant Bolt......more

Quotes

“The Irish Godfather.” Boston Globe

Awards

  • New York Times Bestseller
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