The Waking of Willie Ryan

In this thought-provoking audiobook, Willie Ryan returns to his hometown in central Ireland after a 25-year absence in an asylum, largely unnoticed by his devout Catholic family. Under the guise of a violent incident, his past conceals a tumultuous affair that awakened his passion for art and literature. As Willie confronts the hypocrisies of 1950s Irish society, he navigates complex family dynamics and the personal struggles of those around him, culminating in a pivotal encounter with Father Mannix during a private family Mass.