The Lilac Bus (1984) (edit title/settings)

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Characters edit see section history

• Rupert Green: The son of a solicitor. He is a thin, pale, artistic young Protestant.
• Celia Ryan: Add a description of this character.
• Tom Fitzgerald: Owner of the Lilac Bus
• Bart Kennedy
• Nancy Morris
• Phil
• Mairead
• Dee Burke
• Jimmy
• John
• Billy Burns
• Mary
• Mikey Burns
• Mrs Casey
• Judy Hickey
• Sam
• Fergal
• Mr Daly
• Jack Hickey
• Andrew
• Deirdre
• Emer
• Jessica
• Daff
• Key Kennedy
• Kate
• Mrs Barry
• Majella
• Dan
• Aideen
• Biddy Brady
• Mr White
• Mam

Setting & Locations edit see section history

• Dublin
• Rathdoon
• America
• London
• Ireland
• England
• California

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Table of Contents edit see section history

Glossary edit see section history

• Tarmacadam: Tarmac (short for tarmacadam, or tar-penetration macadam) is a type of road surface
• Bovril: Bovril is the trademarked name of a thick, salty meat extract, developed in the 1870s by John Lawson Johnston and sold in a distinctive, bulbous jar. It can be made into a drink by diluting with hot water, or less commonly with milk.
• Marmite: The British version of the product is a sticky, dark brown paste with a distinctive, powerful flavor, which is extremely salty and savory.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

1. Maeve Binchy (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Classification edit see section history

• Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
• Dewey: 823.914

Notes for Parents edit see section history

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Subjects edit see section history

• Books › Literature & Fiction › Authors, A-Z › ( B ) › Binchy, Maeve
• Books › Literature & Fiction › Contemporary
• Books › Literature & Fiction › Short Stories