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From fantasticfiction.co.uk

In a small Irish village, young Esther Costello, victim of a tragic accident that has left her deaf, dumb and blind, is kept barely alive by hardhearted parents. Discovered by a well-meaning American tourist, who is appalled by Esther's shocking condition, she is whisked away to America for treatment. But all the advances of American medicine are unable to bring about a cure and with unceasing devotion, her patron decides to devote her life to Esther's care. But a nationwide campaign to raise public awareness eventually results in donations being diverted to the woman's personal account, and in a harrowing twist to the tale, Esther's faculties are restored, with shocking consequences.

This is on its way to my partner in the UK Secret Santa, I saw this on your wishlist hope you enjoy it.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!

Thank you Yorkshire-lass. I've not seen this book before but I am of course familiar with Nicholas Monsarrat. Thanks also for the Alexander McCall Smith.

What an amazing Secret Santa parcel. Chocolate to last me until my birthday in February and love the fridge magnet!

Hi Yorkshire-lass. I had actually forgotten that this was on my wishlist! I obviously just added it because it was a Monsarrat book not having any idea what it was about.

Once I started the book I couldn't put it it down. The review from fantasticfiction sums up the book pretty well but I would hope that the story couldn't happen these days, but greed is still greed unfortunately!

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