BECOMING MARY MEHAN: Two Novels

A pair of tales are now combined into one volume. The first, The Dreams of Mairhe Mehan, recounts an Irish immigrant's experience living in Washington, D.C., during the Civil War. In a starred review, PW called it "remarkable for its artistry and the lingering musicality of its language." In Mary Mehan Awake, she falls in love with a veteran, a former musician who cannot hear. Ages 12-up. (Feb.)