2008 novel by Maeve Binchy
Heart and Soul is a 2008 novel by the Irish author Maeve Binchy. The plot centers around what Binchy terms "a heart failure clinic"[1][2] in Dublin and the people involved with it. Several characters from Binchy's previous novels, including Evening Class, Scarlet Feather, Quentins, and Whitethorn Woods, make appearances.
Background
Binchy, who "suffered a health crisis related to a heart condition" in 2002, was inspired to write Heart and Soul by her own experiences and observations in the hospital.[1][2][3]
References
- ^ a b "Maeve Binchy Filmography". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
- ^ a b Ebiri, Bilge (14 November 2008). "Maeve Binchy on 'The Hard Core' and Her Uplifting Next Novel About Heart Failure". Vulture.
- ^ Barr, Robert (30 July 2012). "Maeve Binchy Dead: Bestselling Irish Author Reportedly Dies At 72". Huffington Post. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
External links
- Plot summary at maevebinchy.com
