Rising Tide

BY THE AUTHOR SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE

INTRODUCED BY POLLY DEVLIN

''Psychologically sharp, socially knowing and closely knit'' IRISH TIMES

''She was . . . marvellous'' GUARDIAN

''A writer of genius'' WALL STREET JOURNAL

One glorious gothic mansion - Garonlea - and two rather different ladies who would be Queen . . .

Lady Charlotte French-McGrath has successfully ruled over her family wi...