{"product_id":"the-blackwater-lightship","title":"The Blackwater Lightship","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"826\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eThe Blackwater Lightship\u003c\/em\u003e is a poignant and deeply moving novel that explores the strained ties of family, the pain of estrangement, and the possibilities of reconciliation. Set in 1990s Ireland, the story follows Helen, a school principal and mother, who must return to her childhood home by the sea when her brother Declan becomes terminally ill with AIDS. Joined by their mother Lily and grandmother Dora—women who have not spoken in years—the fractured family must confront decades of silence, hurt, and resentment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1007\" class=\"\"\u003eAs past wounds resurface, these three generations of women are forced to navigate the complex terrain of love, forgiveness, and what it means to come together in the face of loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1032\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eWhy Read This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1110\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1110\" class=\"\"\u003eA tender and powerful exploration of family dynamics and emotional healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1192\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1192\" class=\"\"\u003eShortlisted for the Booker Prize, showcasing Colm Tóibín’s literary excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1272\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1272\" class=\"\"\u003eRichly written with subtle, restrained prose that captures raw human emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1365\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1365\" class=\"\"\u003eSet against the backdrop of coastal Ireland, blending personal stories with social themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1432\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1432\" class=\"\"\u003eA must-read for fans of introspective, character-driven fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"2007\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"2007\" class=\"\"\u003eColm Tóibín is a celebrated Irish author, journalist, and literary critic. He is the author of several acclaimed novels, including \u003cem data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eBrooklyn\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eThe Master\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eThe Magician\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eNora Webster\u003c\/em\u003e. His works often explore themes of exile, identity, family, and silence. Tóibín has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize three times and has won numerous awards, including the Costa Novel Award and the Irish PEN Award. Known for his elegant prose and deep psychological insight, he is considered one of the finest living writers in the English language.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Picador","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46222064386301,"sku":"","price":960.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/71Cx-puYU7L._SL1500.jpg?v=1745097785","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/products\/the-blackwater-lightship","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}