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The women on platform two / Laura Anthony.

Women on platform 2 (other title)
Anthony, Laura, (author.).

Summary:

"In 1970s Dublin, all forms of contraception are strictly forbidden, but an intrepid group of women will risk everything to change that in this sweeping, timely novel inspired by a remarkable and little-known true story. Dublin, 1969: Maura has just married Dr. Christy Davenport and they look forward to growing their family. But as her husband's vicious temper emerges, Maura worries that her home might never be safe for a child. Meanwhile, her close friend Bernie, a mother of three, learns the devastating news that if she conceives again, her health complications could prove fatal. Dublin, 2023: A close call makes Saoirse realize that she may never want to be a mother. Little does she know that only a few decades ago, a group of women made this option possible for her. And she's about to meet one of them..."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781668047385
  • ISBN: 1668047381
  • Physical Description: 323 pages ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First Gallery Books hardcover edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Gallery Books, 2025.
Subject: Mothers > Fiction.
Reproductive rights > Ireland > History > Fiction.
Women > Social conditions > Fiction.
Female friendship > Fiction.
Dublin (Ireland) > Fiction.
Genre: Social problem fiction.
Historical fiction.

Available copies

  • 9 of 31 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 11 current holds with 31 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library F ANTHONY (Text) 39493110136035 Adult New Fiction Available -
Black Mountain Library F ANT (Text) 0020660445865 Adult New Fiction Available -
Cumberland Headquarters F ANTHONY (Text) 31781069088126 Adult Fiction Available -
Harnett County Main Library F Ant (Text) 33630005441642 Adult Fiction Available -
North Regional Library F ANTHONY (Text) 31781069088134 Adult Fiction Available -
Reynolda Manor Branch FIC Anthony, Laura (Text) 0112523567207 Adult Fiction Available -
Richard H. Thornton Main Library Lucky Day ANTHON (Text) 42756100079018 Lucky Day Display Available -
Rural Hall Branch FIC Anthony, Laura (Text) 0112523567190 Adult New Fiction Available -
Stovall Library FIC ANTHON (Text) 42756202498488 Adult New Fiction Available -