Venetia Kelly's Traveling Show

A Novel of Ireland

Frank Delaney

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Random House Trade Paperbacks
17 January 2012

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Series: A Novel of Ireland

From the New York Times bestselling author of Ireland, ""This hybrid quest saga, bildungsroman, and grassroots view of Ireland in its post-civil war era is immersive and enjoyable, and it showcases Delaney's talent for inventive metaphor, which he manipulates with an expert hand"" (Publishers Weekly).

January 1932- Ben MacCarthy and his father watch a vagabond variety revue making a stop in the Irish countryside. After a two-hour kaleidoscope of low comedy, juggling, tumbling, and other entertainments, Ben's father, mesmerized by Venetia Kelly, the troupe's magnetic headliner, makes a fateful decision- to abandon his family and set off on the road with Miss Kelly and her caravan. Ben's mother, shattered by the desertion, exhorts, ""Find him and bring him back,"" thereby sending the boy on a Homeric voyage into manhood.

Interweaving a host of unforgettable creations-""King"" Kelly, Venetia's violent, Mephistophelean grandfather; Sarah Kelly, Venetia's mysterious, amoral mother; and even a truth-telling ventriloquist's dummy named Blarney-Frank Delaney unfurls a splendid narrative that spans half the world and a tumultuous decade.

By: Frank Delaney
Imprint: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 5
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 360g
ISBN: 9780812979732
ISBN 10: 0812979737
Series: A Novel of Ireland
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 17 January 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Frank Delaney is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Ireland, as well as Tipperary, Shannon, and Simple Courage- A True Story of Peril on the Sea. A former judge for the Man Booker Prize, Delaney enjoyed a prominent career in BBC broadcasting before becoming a full-time writer. Born in Tipperary, Ireland, he now lives in New York City and Connecticut.

Reviews for Venetia Kelly's Traveling Show: A Novel of Ireland

Wonderful entertainment [that] encompasses Irish history and politics, a mystery, a quest, and a coming-of-age story . . . by a masterful storyteller. The Boston Globe Entrancing . . . Delaney unleashes a cavalcade of memorable characters worthy of John Irving. . . . But the book s fascinating Kelly women give the story its true magic. . . . Teeming with life and a sprawling, chaotic energy, [this novel] scores another goal for Delaney. The Plain Dealer Delaney tells a wonderful story about Ireland in a troubled time, following Ben into manhood with compassion, intrigue and humor. The Oklahoman This expansive tale of politics, tragedy, and revenge is Irish storytelling at its best. Full of vibrant, well-crafted characters and satisfyingly high drama, it will appeal to fans of sweeping Irish sagas. Library Journal An inventive, amazing work. BookPage