 First edition | |
| Author | Jennifer Johnston |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Headline Books |
Publication date | 2005 |
| Publication place | Ireland |
| Media type | Print & Audio |
| Pages | 224 |
| ISBN | 0-7472-6751-0 |
Grace and Truth is a novel by Irish writer Jennifer Johnston, first published in 2005 by Headline Books.
On returning to her home in Goatstown, Dublin after a successful European stage tour, actress Sally is shocked when her husband Charlie announces he is leaving her. Sally finds herself alone and determines to discover the truth about her family...
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