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Lark ascending : a novel / by Silas House.

House, Silas, 1971- (author.).

Summary:

With fires devastating much of America, Lark and his family first leave their home in Maryland for Maine. But as the country increasingly falls under the grip of religious nationalism, it becomes clear that nowhere is safe, not just from physical disasters but also persecution. The family secures a place on a crowded boat headed to Ireland, the last place on earth rumored to be accepting American refugees. Upon arrival, it turns out that the safe harbor of Ireland no longer exists either—and Lark, the sole survivor of the trans-Atlantic voyage, must disappear into the countryside. As he runs for his life, Lark finds two equally lost and desperate souls: one of the last remaining dogs, who becomes his closest companion, and a fierce, mysterious woman in search of her lost son. Together they form a makeshift family and attempt to reach Glendalough, a place they believe will offer protection. But can any community provide the safety that they seek?

Record details

ISBN: 9781643751597
ISBN: 164375159X
Physical Description: 277 pages ; 22 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Chapel Hill, North Carolina : Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2022.