Martha Conway discusses her new book We Meet Apart

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Meet the author, find out about a terrific new book, ask questions, hear directly from the author, and get personalized signed books!

Bookshop West Portal is thrilled to welcome local author Martha Conway to celebrate the release of her new novel, We Meet Apart—a spellbinding blend of historical fiction with a touch of magic, set against the haunting backdrop of World War II–era Ireland. Please join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling and conversation, and support a local author!

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About the Book:

When World War II halts ocean travel in 1940, two American sisters find themselves stranded in Ireland-- but in different realities. In 18-year-old Gaby's world, Ireland remains neutral, just as history records. But in 17-year-old Sabine's world, Germany has invaded Ireland, and she must survive on the run. Both sisters find refuge at the same remote Irish manor owned by distant relatives. There, for one hour each dusk-- "the time of pookies and ghosts" in Celtic lore-- their two worlds overlap, and they can be together again. But when Sabine falls in love with a German officer who is charming in her world but sinister in Gaby's, even that brief time is in danger. We Meet Apart evokes the dreamlike style of Haruki Murakami, revealing how thin the veil between worlds can be. It asks: If you lose the people you love in one world, how hard would you fight to keep them in another?

About the Author:

Martha Conway’s latest novel, We Meet Apart, is historical fiction mixed with a touch of magic and set in Ireland during World War II. Martha’s previous novels include The Underground River, which was a New York Times Book Editor’s Choice, and 12 Bliss Street, which was nominated for an Edgar Award. Her short fiction has been published in The Iowa Review, Carolina Quarterly, Missouri Review, Folio, and other journals. She is a recipient of a California Arts Council fellowship, and she teaches creative writing for Stanford University’s Continuing Studies program. She lives in San Francisco.

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