Whitethorn Woods by Maeve Binchy

In the charming Irish town of Rossmore, life quietly revolves around St. Ann’s Well in Whitethorn Woods — a place of pilgrimage where people come to whisper their hopes, sorrows, and dreams. But when plans arise to build a new road that will cut through the woods, the town is torn between progress and preservation. Through a mosaic of interwoven stories, Maeve Binchy reveals the joys and heartbreaks of ordinary people — their secrets, their faith, and their capacity for forgiveness. Gentle, wise, and deeply human, Whitethorn Woods is a tender exploration of community, change, and the small miracles that hold us together.