Beginning in the early years of the nineteenth century, a powerful novel of love, home, and family follows the adventures of the four Foley brothers, who were forced to separate due to the brutality of the Irish wilderness, the potato famine, and the promise of America, as they end up in different corners of the world. 50,000 first printing.
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Praise for Niall Williams: "A delicate and graceful love story that is also an exaltation of love itself...A luminously written, magical work of fiction."
One family, five journeys - and a story that lives on long after the last page is turned.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. Beginning in Ireland in the early years of the 19th century, the four Foley brothers flee across the country with their father and the large telescope he has stolen. Soon forced apart by the violence of the Irish wilderness, the potato famine, and the promise of America, the brothers find themselves scattered across the world. Their separate adventures unfold in passionate and vivid scenes with gypsies, horse races, sea voyages, and beautiful women. An epic narrative on the meaning of love and home and family, The Fall of Light is a dazzling novel by one of the most promising novelists writing today. Seller Inventory # 00110390141
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0446528404I5N01
Seller: Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, U.S.A.
Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZBV.0446528404.VG
Seller: Goodwill of Western and Northern CT, Bridgeport, CT, U.S.A.
Condition: good. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media. Seller Inventory # WNCTV.0446528404.G
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. Beginning in Ireland in the early years of the 19th century, the four Foley brothers flee across the country with their father and the large telescope he has stolen. Soon forced apart by the violence of the Irish wilderness, the potato famine, and the promise of America, the brothers find themselves scattered across the world. Their separate adventures unfold in passionate and vivid scenes with gypsies, horse races, sea voyages, and beautiful women. An epic narrative on the meaning of love and home and family, The Fall of Light is a dazzling novel by one of the most promising novelists writing today. Seller Inventory # CIN0446528404G
Seller: Tom Schmidt, Montpelier, VT, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Softcover, advanced reading copy, in fine condition with no markings inside or out, minimal shelf wear. Seller Inventory # 001958
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 32J17_6_0446528404
Seller: Shakespeare Book House, Rockford, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: new. Seller Inventory # EBBV.0446528404.N
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 305 pages. Subject: Niall Williams. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 298875
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 305 pages. Subject: Niall Williams. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 298875