The Spindle Tree
HISTORICAL FICTION MELODRAMA MYSTERY DRAMA EPIC FAMILY
20th Century (multiple decades)
Danny Dunne
Logline
The Spindle Tree is the story of Sarah Cregan who takes drastic measures to protect her younger brothers from being taken into care when her mother dies suddenly, when her father is away working in England. She hides her mothers body in an old mausoleum awaiting her fathers return. As the days go by there is no sign of him. The world still thinks her mother is still alive, but all is not as it seems. Returning years later, she must face the past. Will the the house of cards come tumbling down or will she find redemption?
Genre
Historical Fiction, Melodrama, Mystery, Drama, Epic, Family
Short Summary
Sarah Cregan's attempts to protect her younger brother from being taken into care, following the death of her mother. Hiding her body in an old mausoleum, she must pretend that she's alive and keep things going till her father returns from working in England. But then he cannot be contacted.
Setting
The Irish midlands, during one of the worst winters 1962/63.
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Voyage and Return
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age, Happy Ending, Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Sarah Cregan
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Modest, Strong Moral Code, Aspiring, Confident, Desperate, Faithful, Leader
Additional Character Details
Name: Joe
Age: 13
Gender: Male
Role: Logical
Key Traits: Adventurous, Honorable
Additional Character Details
Name: Sergeant Greene
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Confident
Additional Character Details
Name: Packy
Age: 8
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous