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Death of the Heart

By Sharon Parish Bowers

March/April 1995

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Irish novelist Elizabeth Bowen who penned such wonderful novels as The Death of the Heart and Demon Lover, and helped establish the 'Big House' in Irish literature, failed in her own efforts to save Bowen's Court, the family home in County Cork. The N73 between Mallow and Mitchelstown in County Cork is a sharply twisting two-lane road, shadowed by high hedges and unforgiving … [Read more...] about Death of the Heart

The Life and Times of John O’Brien

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The movie Leaving Las Vegas, based on John O'Brien's novel, stunned audiences and had critics raving. But the coming success did not mean much to O'Brien, who took his own life soon after selling the movie rights.  His new work, finished by his sister, also reflects his dark side.  Writer John O'Brien did not live to see the phenomenal success of the movie based on his novel, … [Read more...] about The Life and Times of John O’Brien