Chapter Nine
BORN A STRANGER IN ANOTHER LAND
Beauty comes in many forms, so take heed to live with open eyes
A few years on from the Connolly affair found Mary in deep thought about her beloved son. He had grown into quite a respected young adult who held much promise. So when she thought about what the future held for him in Kilmarnie, Mary became a touch bothered.
The village was a fertile place for Peter to grow up and develop his sense of self. And though it may have lacked for the material things in other places, it was more than compensated by other aspects. A loving family, dedicated teachers and solid townsfolk formed a sound basis for Peter’s upbringing.
Now, as a young adult, Mary had to think about a future vocation for her only child. But when she looked about Kilmarnie, t
