Time of the child / Niall Williams.
"Doctor Jack Troy was born and raised in Faha, but his responsibilities for the sick and his care for the dying mean he has always been set apart from the town. His eldest daughter, Ronnie, has grown up in her father's shadow, and remains there, having missed one chance at love - and passed up another offer of marriage from an unsuitable man. But in the Advent season of 1962, as the town readies itself for Christmas, Ronnie and Doctor Troy's lives are turned upside down when a baby is left in their care. As the winter passes, father and daughter's lives, the understanding of their family, and their role in their community are changed forever. Set over the course of one December in the same village as Williams' beloved This Is Happiness, Time of the Child is a tender return to Faha for readers who know its charms, and a heartwarming welcome to new readers entering for the very first time."-- Jacket flap.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781639734207
- ISBN: 1639734201
- Physical Description: 287 pages ; 25 cm
- Publisher: New York, New York : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2024
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| Subject: | Foundlings > Fiction. Fathers and daughters > Fiction. Villages > Fiction. Ireland > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Domestic fiction. Historical fiction. Christmas fiction. |
Available copies
- 30 of 64 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 26 current holds with 64 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | FIC WIL (Text) | 37810435830095 | Adult New Fiction | Checked out | 05/14/2025 |
| Albemarle Main Library | FIC Williams (Text) | 31010000879454 | Adult New Fiction | Checked out | 05/12/2025 |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | F WILLIAMS (Text) | 39493110134246 | Adult New Fiction | Checked out | 05/07/2025 |
| Alexander Main Library | F Williams (Text) | 34269001451799 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Branch | F Williams (Text) | 34269001445668 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Black Mountain Library | F WIL (Text) | 0020660439579 | Adult New Fiction | In transit | - |
| Bogue Banks | F WILLI (Text) | 34208900241562 | Adult New Fiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | F WILLIAMS (Text) | 31781069069316 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | FIC Wil (Text) | 37807000059369 | Adult New Fiction | Available | - |
| C.B. Hildebrand Public Library | F WIL (Text) | 33557004702445 | Adult New Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Doctor Jack Troy was born and raised in Faha, but his responsibilities for the sick and his care for the dying mean he has always been set apart from the town. His eldest daughter, Ronnie, has grown up in her father's shadow, and remains there, having missed one chance at love - and passed up another offer of marriage from an unsuitable man. But in the Advent season of 1962, as the town readies itself for Christmas, Ronnie and Doctor Troy's lives are turned upside down when a baby is left in their care. As the winter passes, father and daughter's lives, the understanding of their family, and their role in their community are changed forever. Set over the course of one December in the same village as Williams' beloved This Is Happiness, Time of the Child is a tender return to Faha for readers who know its charms, and a heartwarming welcome to new readers entering for the very first time."--
