description: 'The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne' launched Brian Moore's distinguished literary career and also – because of his sensitive portrayal of her – enshrined Judith Hearne in the gallery of literature's unforgettable women. A penetrating, comic, tragic tale of a plain woman, it is a novel that occasionally sings with the lilt of the Irish greats.
language: English
title: The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne
titlecomplete: The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne
genres: 20th Century, Literature, Classics, Literary Fiction, Novels, Irish Literature, Religion, Fiction, Canada, Ireland
ratings_count: 3135
places: Ireland
awards: awardedAt: -473356800000
name: Authors' Club Best First Novel Award
publisher: Irish Independent