About the Author
Frank Delaney is the author of the
New York Times bestselling novel
Ireland, as well as
The Matchmaker of Kenmare, Venetia Kelly’s Traveling Show, Tipperary, Shannon, and
Simple Courage: A True Story of Peril on the Sea. A former judge for the Man Booker Prize, Delaney enjoyed a prominent career in BBC broadcasting before becoming a full-time writer. Born in Tipperary, Ireland, he now lives in New York City and Connecticut.
From the Hardcover edition.