Divided Loyalties - Hardcover

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Patricia Scanlan was born in Dublin, where she still lives. Her bestsellers are APARTMENT 3B; FINISHING TOUCHES; FOREIGN AFFAIR; PROMISES, PROMISES; MIRROR, MIRROR; CITY GIRL; CITY WOMAN; CITY LIVES; FRANCESCA'S PARTY; TWO FOR JOY; DOUBLE WEDDING; DIVIDED LOYALTIES and WINTER BLESSINGS, a collection of quotes, blessings, poems and reminiscences. Patricia is the series editor and a contributing author to the Open Door series. She also teaches creative writing to second-level students and is involved in Adult Literacy.

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The Cassidys' marriage is under pressure. Shauna wants another baby. Greg doesn't. She also has to endure her obnoxious in-laws, 'the Freeloaders', as her sister calls them. They arrive at her home at the drop of a hat, eat, drink and stay as long as they like, without lifting a finger to help. Shauna's glad to be moving abroad. She'll be free of them at last. Or will she?

Carrie, Shauna's sister, feels put upon. The burden of looking after their elderly father rests on her and she's fed up. Even though she loves her siblings, resentment builds. Can Carrie stand up for herself at long last?

Shauna and Carrie's younger brother, Bobby, has a poisoned relationship with

his father, who blames him for the premature death of his wife. Can they ever

settle their differences? Or are some rifts just too painful to resolve?

The last Christmas the family got together was a disaster, but circumstances change. Can they finally put the past behind them as they prepare for another family gathering?