Maeve Binchy is currently one of the most widely read authors in the United States and Great Britain. In bookstores, her books are always prominently displayed in the windows and on the shelves. With Heart and Soul, Brazilian readers will discover this publishing phenomenon that has enchanted people around the world for years. Clara Casey is plagued by problems. Her daughters, Adi and Linda, never gave her any trouble during their tumultuous teenage years. However, in her early twenties, Adi is always fighting for some cause or clashing with someone; she opposes environmental damage, fights for whales, and demands pesticide-free food, among other causes. Meanwhile, Linda jumps from one disastrous relationship to another. As if that weren't enough, Clara, a dedicated cardiologist, faces difficulties in her new position as director of the newly opened cardiology clinic. And her ex-husband seeks her out, searching for something. Clara is the book's protagonist, but the story features several important characters whose stories intertwine, such as Adi and Linda, the Polish woman Ania, the doctor Declan, Father Flynn, and the nurse Fiona. Maeve is known for her technique of interweaving stories, using everyday problems: illness, accidents, disagreements, romance, betrayal. A book with strong characters that portrays the human struggle for happiness. In Heart and Soul, Maeve Binchy interweaves drama, conflict, and relationships in crisis with the narrative sensitivity and human warmth that are characteristic of her work and have made her one of the most successful authors worldwide. "A moving, funny, and optimistic novel, full of beautifully constructed characters." - Daily Mail "Heart and Soul brings together the secret desires and dreams of a unique set of characters with Maeve Binchy's trademarks: empathy and human warmth." - Irish Sunday Independent “His knack for telling a beautiful story is unmatched.” - Sunday Express
