The only man she’s ever loved is seeing her sister.
And now they have to save her together.
Sally Hanan’s sublime debut mixes the prose of Sue Monk Kidd with the dialogue of Maeve Binchy. With captivating warmth, she pulls us in to how it felt to live in Ireland’s changing culture of the ‘80s, and how it often made a woman’s decisions for her.
“I can’t bear to keep walking. But you can’t keep a secret in this town unless you leave with it.”
Kept apart by their love for one man, two sisters embark on their own paths towards survival, love, and understanding, until they finally meet again in the worst of circumstances. And the reality might break them all.
My Heart Went Walking is a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that sweeps from the small Irish town of Donegal to the “big smoke” of Dublin City; a book that celebrates the pull of family and the chance of redemption. It is a novel for everyone who feels connected to the Irish approach to life—that of grit and laughter—and also for everyone who loves an overriding message of hope and restoration in all things.
4.28/43 ratings
Is Sally Hanan the next Maeve Binchy? I think she could be.
This book blew me away; gripped me with both hands; had me from the start, hook, line and sinker.
The storytelling is superb, and the writing is superior.
Hanan draws you in immediately and paints her characters so well you can't help but become invested.
Absolutely brilliant book. ... I love how the the author has written this story.
I truly loved this book.
Sally Hanan’s debut is an absolute gem! The ending was perfection leaving me smiling and feeling so good.
