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Maeve Binchy

(1940–2012) Writer Ireland

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Maeve Binchy shares that traveling lets her meet many great people and that she enjoys most of them. She reflects on love that feels bigger than romance, and on coping with not having children by counting her successes. She also talks about being a lively older sister and how a hip operation changed her diet.

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Maeve Binchy was a writer from Ireland, best known for The Scarlet Feather.

Quick Facts About Maeve Binchy

Born
May 28, 1940
Died
July 30, 2012
Nationality
Ireland
Profession
Writer
Notable works
The Scarlet Feather
Known for
Whitethorn Woods, Nights of Rain and Stars, Circle of Friends, Evening Class, Quentins
Spouse
Gordon Snell

About Maeve Binchy

She also wrote plays, short stories, columns and gave public talks. Her books were translated into 37 languages and sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. Binchy died at 73; her death was announced on Irish television on 30 July 2012 and she was mourned as one of Ireland’s most beloved writers.

Awards & Honors

Irish Book Awards Irish PEN Award The British Book Awards

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