There are few authors that can transport me to another realm so completely with their mastery of words. Amy Harmon is one such author. I am in awe at the confluence of her imagination, research, and prose, and am astonished at the sheer enchantment she creates. It is evident that she has poured her heart and soul into this work, and the result is pure magic.
A warm lullaby crafted from a melange of history, W.B. Yeats' poetry, and indelible characters, What the Wind Knows is nothing short of spectacular. Shockingly, the suspension of disbelief required to read this novel (an act often proven difficult for me) was never a struggle, but a very organic experience from start to finish. The beauty of the text leaves the reader in a state of calm and awe, having expended raw emotion throughout the journey... a true marker of a superior novel.
My heart is more full for having met Anne Gallagher and Thomas Smith, and for having been introduced to the real-life character, Michael Collins. The rich history of Ireland that Ms. Harmon has shared is truly fascinating.
"There are some paths that inevitably lead to heartache, some acts that steal men's souls, leaving them wandering forever after without them, trying to find what they lost." -Amy Harmon
Many thanks to Net Galley and Lake Union Publishing for gifting me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. Be on the lookout for this gem on March 1!
Read 1/27/19
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