Valentino McKelvie

The village of Sperrin in Ireland during the Second World War sees the lives of six people become inextricably intertwined with far-reaching consequences for each of them: -- Valentino McKelvie whose loss of sight does not hinder his perpetual search for sexual liaisons. -- Emma Johnston a young English woman exiled to Sperrin because of a family scandal. -- Sir Kenneth Montgomery the local magnate and owner of the towns linen mill now given over to making parachutes for the war. -- Eleanor Montgomery Sir Kenneths wife who leads a lonely life in the big house at Mill Brae grieving over her inability to have children. -- Kryzsztof Walenski a young Polish man sent by his father to Ireland to avoid the war. -- Kate Reilly Sir Kenneths secretary. In telling this fascinating story of passion and deception Michael OKane demonstrates a remarkable talent for bringing his characters to life as well as an ability to create an evocative picture of time and place.