Summary of The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne
Judith Hearne is a middle-aged, unmarried, and devout Catholic woman living in 1950s Belfast. Forced by circumstance, she moves into a cheap lodging house on Camden Street, uncertain whether she will fit in. Despite the disappointments life has dealt her, she is determined to pursue her dream of romantic love. Could Mr Madden, an Irishman recently returned from the United States, be the companion she has been waiting for?
Reasons to read The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne
“The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne” is a compassionate yet unflinching portrait of a lonely, prejudiced, and alcoholic woman in 1950s Northern Ireland. A deeply moving character study, this novel was included in the BBC’s 2019 list of “100 Most Inspiring Novels”. It was adapted into a British film in 1987, starring Maggie Smith.  Brian Moore, an author and screenwriter from Northern Ireland, is also known for his books “The Emperor of Ice Cream”, “The Great Victorian Collection” (winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction in 1975), and “The Colour of Blood”.
Setting: Belfast (Northern Ireland, UK)
Original title: The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne
Year of publication: 1955
Nr of pages: 240
