TransAtlantic: A Novel: McCann, Colum: 9780812981926

The Crossing is a masterfully crafted novel that spans continents, leaps centuries, and unites a cast of deftly rendered characters, both real and imagined.

This sweeping tale follows two aviators on an historic transatlantic flight in 1919, a renowned abolitionist on his lecture tour in Ireland in 1845 and '46, and a prominent senator on a mission to shepherd Northern Ireland's peace talks in 1998.

Through these iconic crossings, the novel interweaves the personal stories of remarkable women whose lives are caught up in the swells of history.

With its richly detailed settings, compelling characters, and powerful themes of hope, resilience, and the human spirit, The Crossing is a literary triumph that will leave readers spellbound and inspired.