Beyond the Green Hills (The Hamiltons Series Book 8)

The sequel to
On a Clear Day, which continues the enchanting story of Clare Richardson; Clare, now aged 20 and blossoming into a beautiful young woman, is looking forward to her final year at university, and to the return of her childhood sweetheart Andrew to Ulster. After a happy summer together they become engaged, and the future looks bright. But when Clare and Andrew's romance ends in disappointment and shattered dreams, she determines to make a new life on her own. Following in the footsteps of so many of her fellow countrymen, she takes the Liverpool boat and from there goes to Paris. Life 'beyond the green hills' is exciting and stimulating, but it brings with it the realization that she will only ever be at home in her beloved Ireland. Read more Continue reading Read less ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anne Doughty was born in Armagh but spent many years in England before returning to live in Belfast. She is the author of A Few Late Roses (longlisted for the Irish Times literature prize) , Stranger in the Place and Summer of the Hawthorn and, with Seven House, On a Clear Day and Beyond the Green Hills. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. FROM BOOKLIST
Orphan Clare Hamilton, last seen in Doughty's On a Clear Day [BKL D 15 01], is happy in her engagement to Andrew, her childhood friend, and about to finish college. The couple decides to move to Canada, believing that in 1957 Northern Ireland holds no promise. Andrew hates his job in law and decides he really wants to raise cattle, while Clare agrees to find work to support them. Their dreams never materialize, however, because a family death leaves Andrew in charge of the family estate, and Clare decides that she must seek her fortune elsewhere. Armed with a degree in French, she sets off for Paris, calls an old friend, and ends up with a fabulous job involving travel, good friends, and designer clothes. Her lifestyle is everything she hoped for, but somehow something is missing, and although she helps others find contentment, she has trouble finding it for herself. Doughty's lovely story about searching for satisfaction and true love is filled with heartwarming characters who will leave a smile on readers' faces. Patty Engelmann
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