The Walking People

In "The Walking People," Greta Cahill journeys from her village in western Ireland to New York, accompanied by her sister Johanna and a boy named Michael Ward. In America, she embraces love, family, and independence, but a hidden secret from her past compels her to keep her two lives separate, creating a deep divide with her loved ones. Fifty years later, as her children unknowingly threaten to bridge that gap, Greta is confronted with the possibility of losing everything she has worked to build. This debut novel by Mary Beth Keane explores themes of identity, secrecy, and the lasting impact of one's origins.