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Wild Decembers by Edna O'Brien tells the story of Joseph Brennan, who lives a quiet, isolated life with his sister Breege in the mountains of western Ireland, until their lives are disrupted by the arrival of Australian expatriate Mick Bulger. As Breege and Mick develop romantic feelings for each other, long-standing family feuds and personal resentments surface, leading to inevitable conflict and tragedy. The book addresses themes of familial guilt, jealousy, and the impact of modernity on traditional lifestyles.