Author(s): Roisin Meaney

Fiction

When Edward Bull agreed to direct the amateur production of Death by Dying, he thought it would take his mind off his wife's recent affair. He was soon to discover, however, that all the real drama was taking place off-stage ...The Players Maria, trapped in a loveless marriage to an older man, makes an appalling discovery. If pushed, she knows she will do whatever it takes to protect her vulnerable son, Pat. But will she find the strength to do the one thing that would save them both? Her sister Ellen, scarred after a tragic motorbike accident, seeks comfort where she can find it. Will she finally come to terms with what happened ...and, perhaps, open her heart to love again? Handsome, charming Robert glides through life. When Caroline threatens to take his sons away from him, however, he realises that everything he ever wanted was right under his nose. But is it too late? And then there's colourful Theo, gentle Harry and independent Judith, each with their own stories ...As the weeks pass, the cast members of Death by Dying are brought together and their lives intertwine. And, as opening night draws near, they learn that in life there's no such thing as a dress rehearsal.

About the author:
Roisin Meaney was born in Listowel, Co Kerry, She has lived in the US, Canada, Africa and Europe. In 2002, Roisin won the Tivoli Write a Bestseller competition with her first novel, The Daisy Picker, which was subsequently followed by Putting Out the Stars. Roisin is currently based in Limerick. She is the author of the No. 1 bestselling The Last Week of May (2006) and No. 2 bestselling The People Next Door (2007). Half Seven on a Thursday is her fifth book.