The Montreal Gazette: Carolan’s Farewell

Nothing short of stupendous. The brilliance of this fine novel arises from the basic delights of the narrative. It is a wonderful story told with grace and wit, an erudite book, yet thoroughly juicy and often very funny. Considerable research has gone into its making. From political background to the nuances of everyday life, the facts have been woven into vivid dialogue and prose that is sumptious, yet rarely extravagant. … Carolan’s Farewell may well be Charles Foran’s hello to the top ranks of contemporary fiction.