History of the Rain

In "Ruth Swain," set in Faha, County Clare, a bedbound young woman named Plain Ruth embarks on a journey to find her father, tracing her family's rich history through vivid storytelling. As she explores the legacies of her ancestors, including her great-grandfather, the Reverend Swain, she navigates a world filled with pole-vaulting, leaping salmon, and an impressive collection of nearly four thousand books. Ruth's quest intertwines her present with the echoes of the past, revealing the power of narratives to connect and sustain us.