Hermit's Peak - 1st Edition/1st Printing by McGarrity, Michael - 1999

New York: Scribner. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684850788 . A first edition/first printing that has light wear to the edges of the boards, else in Fine condition in a Fine dust-jacket; The story follows the life of John McGarrity, an Irish immigrant who, after the death of his father, moves to the small town of Hermit's Peak to live in the home of his childhood friend, Sean. John is an introverted and unassuming man, until he meets the beautiful and mysterious Celia. Drawn to her spirit and her beauty, John starts to open up and share parts of his life with her. But as their relationship grows, John realizes that he may not be ready to let anyone in, including Sean.As their secrets become more and more dangerous to keep, John must choose between the safety of his own world and the chance to be truly happy. In the end, it is John's journey to find himself that will take him to the top of Hermit's Peak.; 8vo; 315 pages .