The Elephant of Belfast by S. Kirk Walsh

Karen Olsson, author of The Weil Conjectures and All the Houses With a tender portrait of one woman's persistence at its heart, this is a soaring work of historical imagination.» Powerful depiction of the devastations of the Belfast Blitz, even as she poignantly renders her heroine's coming of age and Who, in the wake of family tragedy, develops a strong bond with an Asian elephant under her care. «Cinematic in scope and brimming with emotion, The Zookeeper of Belfast imagines the life of a young woman zookeeper A unique perspective of a country at war and the lengths

«Walsh delivers a turbulent portrait of life in a divided city. In scope and brimming with emotion, this is a soaring work of historical imagination.' - Karen Olsson, author of All the Houses 'A zoo in wartime Belfast and a young woman's fierce love for the elephant in her care come vividly to life in this beautiful,īeguiling, and atmospheric debut novel.' - Dominic Smith, author of The Last Painting of Sara de Vos That tells the story of a young woman's uncommon devotion and courage under fire.' - Lily Tuck, author of Sisters The city of Belfast, bombings, and an IRA member are the improbable characters in this captivating and intimately felt novel A brilliant debut.' - Margot Livesey, author of The Boy in The Field 'Walsh has written a novel of deep affection and knife-edge #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train Of a country at war and the lengths people will go for those they love.' - Kirkus ReviewsĪnd finely drawn, this remarkable story, based on true events, is both uplifting and heartbreaking.' - Christina Baker Kline, 'Walsh delivers a turbulent portrait of life in a divided city. perfect for fans of Heather Morris, Natasha Lester, Kate Furnivall, Mandy Robotham and Fiona Valpy. Of Belfast is a gripping and uplifting tribute to what one woman's courage and tenacity can achieve in the most dire of circumstances Can she save Violet - and get through unscathed herself? When the bombs begin to rain down on the city, Hettie must gather all her courage to protect With Violet at her side, Hettie can almost escape the grim reality of her life: the father who hasĪbandoned her family the sister who recently died the war that's raging hundreds of miles away. She is put in charge of Violet, a three-year-old Indian elephant, and they

Is made Belfast Zoo's first ever female zookeeper. With the men away fighting, animal-lover Hettie Quin In this gripping, uplifting tale based on a true story.ġ941. As the bombs rain down on the city, Belfast's first ever female zookeeper must fight to save the baby elephant in her charge

The Elephant of Belfast by S. Kirk Walsh