Book Club with Juliana Adelman

The Grateful Water by Juliana Adelman is DCU Book Club's featured book in December 2024. Juliana, DCU Staff and Alum joins us as special guest for an 'in conversation with' event with DCU Writer in Residence Aingeala Flannery at Belvedere library, Belvedere House, St. Patrick’s campus.

About the Book

The Grateful Water blends history, mystery, and human drama, set in 1860s Dublin. When butcher Denis Doyle discovers a strange shape by the River Liffey, Detective Martin Peakin investigates a grim case of infanticide. As Peakin delves deeper, he uncovers hidden secrets involving Denis’ skittish wife, accusations of baby farming, and a missing sex worker. The river unites these Dubliners, but will it also divide them? Can Peakin solve this desperate crime?

" A compelling, vivid and provocative novel." - Irish Times

About the Author

Juliana Adelman, originally from Concord, Massachusetts, is an Assistant Professor of History at DCU. Her debut novel, The Grateful Water, was published in June by New Island Books. She has authored two nonfiction books and has written a history column for the Irish Times. With degrees from Stanford, Dublin City University, and the University of Galway, Juliana is currently working on her second novel and studying for an MA in Creative Writing.

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