Maeve Binchy
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Job / Known for: Novelist and columnist
Left traces: 40 million copies of her books
Born
Date: 1939-05-28
Location: IE Dalkey, County Dublin
Died
Date: 2012-07-30 (aged 73)
Resting place: IE Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill, County Dublin
Death Cause: Heart failure
Family
Spouse: Gordon Snell
Children:
Parent(s): William and Maureen Binchy
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Maeve Binchy was a beloved Irish writer who charmed millions of readers with her humorous and heartfelt stories of small-town life in Ireland. She began her career as a teacher and a journalist, working for The Irish Times in Dublin and London. She wrote short stories, plays, and novels, often drawing from her own experiences and observations. Her first novel, Light a Penny Candle, was published in 1982 and became a bestseller. She went on to write more than 20 books, including Circle of Friends, Tara Road, and Scarlet Feather, which were adapted into films and TV shows. Her books featured themes such as love, friendship, family, betrayal, and social change. She was known for her warm and engaging style, her realistic and relatable characters, and her surprising endings. She received many awards and honors for her work, including the British Book Award for Lifetime Achievement, the Irish PEN Award, and the People of the Year Award. She was also a generous and supportive mentor to other writers, and a loyal friend to many. She died in 2012 at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy of joy and inspiration for her readers and admirers.
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