Celebrate the Release of “Ever the Twain Shall Meet”
Friday, October 25th at 7:00pm
BUY THE BOOK!
Come celebrate the launch of Michael C. Connolly‘s latest novel, Ever The Twain Shall Meet. Set against a backdrop of Maine and America in the 1930s and 1940s, it’s a riveting tale of murder, love and survival told through the eyes of two people from different worlds – Norma, a Yankee, and Mike, an Irish immigrant, who overcome significant obstacles in the name of love.
Is it possible that Rudyard Kipling was correct when he penned the famous words, “East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet”? In this historical novel, a Maine survival story, two opposites do attract. Singly and together, they confront Kipling’s skeptical viewpoint. Against the backdrop of Maine and America in the 1930s and 1940s, the Yankee Twitchells and the Irish Folans forge their own paths forward. They overcome significant obstacles and challenges by the power of their respect, toleration, and determination. We seek hope, we seek love; combine the two, as in this love story, and you understand Norma and Mike. In our current time of discord and partisanship, like them we can surely do better.
Copies of the new novel will be available for purchase at the event, and Michael will be signing them – don’t miss out on your opportunity to snag your copy!
“Connolly draws fascinating links between Maine and the world at large while weaving together a thoroughly readable tale of murder, marriage, and vivid local life in Portland and beyond in the first half of the 20th century.” —Eric C. Brown, Ph.D., Executive Director, Maine Irish Heritage Center
“It is a deeply moving novel and the characters will earn a place in readers’ hearts. Connolly is a stylistic storyteller and it was a real treat to read the novel.” —Severin Beliveau, Portland Attorney and son of Albert Beliveau
“Vibrant, colorful and engaging. Michael Connolly is a master at describing the Irish heritage and culture of 1930s Portland! Ever The Twain Shall Meet is a wonderful read!” — Connie Brennan, wife of Governor Joe Brennan and Munjoy Hill neighbor
Michael C. Connolly is a life-long resident of Portland’s Munjoy Hill. His experiences growing up in what was one of the city’s predominantly Irish and Italian working-class neighborhoods greatly shaped his thinking and continue to influence his writing.