The Chisellers

Book 0: Agnes Browne Series

by Brendan O'Carroll

Genres: Family Life; Literary Fiction; Small Town & Rural

Synopsis

Fans of Agnes Browne craving further hilarious and heartwarming adventures will be delighted with The Chisellers. Agnes, the lovable and determined heroine, returns with her seven children – whom she affectionately calls 'the chisellers' – all struggling to make their way in the world with varying degrees of success. To make matters more difficult, as Agnes struggles along the bumpy road of parenting, she learns that the family is about to be forced out of their tenement home in the name of urban renewal. Pierre, Agnes' persistent suitor, is thankfully on hand to console her. Like all good Irish stories, The Chisellers includes a wedding and a funeral, much laughter and some tears – and it is sure to please newcomers as well as loyal fans of this terrific series.

Release date: March 1, 2000

Publisher: Plume

Print pages: 192