O’BRIEN, Edna. Rare Broadside from Wild Decembers. (Signed limited edition)

N.Y.C: Barnes & Noble, 2000. Framed and glazed, 490mm x 355mm with signature of Edna O'Brien. Limited to 137/300. Extremely scarce

"Wild Decembers" by Edna O'Brien is a hauntingly lyrical novel that delves into themes of love, land, and vengeance in the rugged Irish countryside. Published in 1999, the story revolves around the lives of Joseph Brennan and his sister, Breege, whose solitary existence on their inherited farm is disrupted by the arrival of a young neighbor, Mick Bugler. Mick’s plans to modernize his family’s adjoining land set off a bitter feud with Joseph, who is fiercely protective of his traditional way of life.

A powerful exploration of human desires, generational legacies, and the tragedies that arise when passions collide with unyielding traditions. It remains a testament to O'Brien's storytelling mastery.

[L1 BC Cabinet]