Mermaid in a Bowl of Tears

De: Cindy Brandner

Narrado por: Gary Furlong

The long-awaited sequel to Exit Unicorns opens in the autumn of 1969. Casey and Pamela Riordan have fled the erupting violence of Belfast, Northern Ireland, only to find themselves tangled in the web of political corruption that permeates South Boston. Here, a man's life can hang upon the whim of another, and neighborhood politics and organized crime are one and the same.

While Pamela appears to flourish in the arena of Boston Irish society, Casey struggles to survive in a sphere where his presence has become increasingly inconvenient. Betrayed and blackmailed by friend and foe, the Riordans are forced to make desperate choices that bear heavy consequences. In the wake of tragedy, they return to Ireland and an alliance with James Kirkpatrick. It is here the bonds of love are tested - by the bloody price of rebellion, a past that is fraught with dangers of its own, friendships that carry a steep price, and a secret that threatens to tear their lives apart.

Set against the backdrop of the gritty streets of Southie and the heartbreaking beauty of Ireland, Mermaid in a Bowl of Tears is a tale of the invincibility of the human spirit, imbued with the passion, humor, and magic inherent to the Emerald Isle.

©2007, 2012 Cindy Brandner (P)2018 Cindy Brandner

Exit Unicorns series

in a lifetime of reading, I can't remember a story that's spoken to me more. my heart soars and breaks with each and every part of the tale. I love the characters as if they were my own kin and sisters/ brothers of my heart. Cindy's prose is pure poetry, the images she writes are etched like fine paintings in my mind's eye. the flavors of her words linger long after I've read or listened to them. having read all the (so far) books twice, I'm now enjoying listening. it brings a new dimension to the story. I can't think of these as separate books but simply a (hopefully) neverending tale. gratitude for your work Cindy and for those new to Exit Unicorns, you are in for the treat of your reading/listening life. enjoy ❣️

Another First Class Book

This is the 2nd book in a series of 4 (soon to be 5!) books. It is the second one available in the listening format. I love this book and I love the narrator! I highly recommend any book by Cindy Brandner. Listening to books is great for me as I am too busy to sit and read. And Gary is an excellent narrator. A+++ for Cindy and her series!!

So happy to have it on audio

I love this series and am so glad to finally have the 2nd book on audio! The performance is compelling and I love the different voices the reader makes for each character. Hopeful that books 3 & 4 will be made into audio versions eventually!

Listening after reading twice, and loving it more!

The story that I am already familiar with, having read the series twice, has a quality in the telling audibly that makes it feel more as if I'm immersed in it. I sometimes am conscious of it being told as a tale, as an Irish story might, but soon I am in a world of beauty, love and emotion and all types of fear, rage and hate . The descriptions are strikingly well composed and explanations of the situation are made to fit well within the story, while being quite balanced and reasonable for such a contentious subject.

Even better than Exit Unicorns!

I really enjoyed Gary’s narration for this book. He really does do various accents well so that you feel a distinct character from each person. Cindy’s writing is magnificent , she really captures the times well. It’s poignant, and melancholy, as it’s meant to be. It was hard hearing the demise of certain characters after already “living” them through the first reading of this book. Cindy gets an A+ from me! If you have finished her book with a dry eye you must be a sociopath, j/k.

Fascinating story!

This story of the Irish Troubles pulls you in with wonderfully descriptive prose, and characters you really care about! Can't wait for the next one!

Only Gets Better!

This segment of the strong, passionate and some times humorous story of two people and those around them, truly touched my heart. Much just washed over me, not to be forgotten any time soon. The performance by Gary for certain has added to the intense nature of the look at life in the time and place the author is so good at showing us.

Great Irish History Story

I have to admit that I didn’t know that much about the details of the history of Ireland and England. Cindy Brandner does a fantastic job at weaving in the history amongst a great love story. Gary Furlong has a beautiful voice and makes you want to listen to the story. I can’t wait to hear book #3!

Spectacular writing!!

The second I finished I wanted to start again. A beautiful, heartbreaking story and the narration is fabulous. People who fight for love. Of the heart and the soul and the Country.

Enchanting!

I loved reading this book, but so very much enjoyed listening more. The story is heart-wrenching at times and riveting at all times. The narration just serves to heighten all the emotion. Another fabulous rendition!