Paul from Dublin says “it was a joy” to read authentic Irish phrases in A Distant Prospect.
Congratulations on a most uplifting epic, Annette!
So seldom is it possible to find authors of fiction who set out to inspire, who are conscious that each one of us is called to greatness at one level or another, and that that is achieved by gradually growing in virtue.
This is reflected so well in the quartet and the way they draw the goodness out of one another through very natural friendships.
I hope Wally’s experience of the beauty and naturalness of the Catholic faith will have a similar impact on any readers who have yet to relish what a life-changer it can be.
Sydney Conservatorium early 1920s, venue of the concert in Chapter 50, and the Royal Botanical Gardens.
(Public domain pre 1955, NLA, Fairfax collection)
Chapter 50′s wonderful voyage into the oft-hidden deeper and super-imposed qualities of music playing made me regret that I abandoned the piano at an early age – a teacher like Mrs Epstein would not doubt have made quite a difference.
I live in Ireland and went to a school where all the subjects were taught in Irish, so it was a joy to see how authentic were the phrases you used.
God bless the work /
Bail ó Dhia ar do chiud oibre,
Paul