Cover of Mary, Mary by James Stephens

Mary, Mary

by James Stephens

168 pages~3 hrs

In the heart of Dublin, a young girl's daydreams are about to meet the real world.

Amidst the smog and stories of turn-of-the-century Dublin, young Mary Makebelieve steps out from her mother’s shadow to discover a world ripe with wonder and romance. Her chance encounter with a handsome policeman sparks a lyrical awakening, forcing her to navigate the delicate transition from childhood dreams to the stark realities of womanhood.

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