- +201010022306
- 24/7
"The Secret Scripture" is a haunting and lyrical novel that tells the story of Roseanne McNulty, a 100-year-old woman confined in a mental institution in Ireland. As she writes her secret memoir, a psychiatrist reviews her records, uncovering conflicting narratives of her life. Through rich prose and emotional depth, Sebastian Barry explores the fragile boundary between truth and memory, and the impact of history on personal identity.
Sebastian Barry is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed novelists and playwrights. His works, including *Days Without End* and *A Long Long Way*, often delve into Irish history and identity, and have earned him numerous literary awards and international recognition.
