In her first historical novel, bestselling author Sheila O´Flanagan tells the dramatic, poignant and unputdownable story of a young woman caught up in Ireland´s fight for freedom. Inspired by the true story of Sheila´s grandmother.
A stunning historical novel from multi-million-copy bestselling author Sheila O´Flanagan
´A riveting rollercoaster of drama, tragedy, triumph and love. I enjoyed it SO much! You will too´ Patricia Scanlan
Dublin. The 1920s. As war tears Ireland apart, two young people are caught up in events that will bring love, tragedy - and the hardest of choices.
In a country fighting for freedom, it´s hard to live a normal life. Winnie O´Leary supports the cause, but she doesn´t go looking for trouble. Then rebel Joseph Burke steps into her workplace. Winnie is furious with him about a broken window. She´s not interested in romance. But love comes when you least expect it.
Joseph´s family shelter fugitives and transport weapons. Joseph would never ask Winnie to join the fight; but his mother and sisters demand commitment. Will Winnie choose Joseph, and put her own loved ones in deadly danger? Or wait for a time of peace that may never come?
Ireland´s tumultuous independence struggle is the backdrop for an unforgettаble story of courage and heartbreak, in which heroes are made of ordinary people. Inspired by the story of Sheila O´Flanagan´s grandmother, The Woman on the Bridge is the unmissable, compulsive new novel from a bestselling author.