Trespasses A Novel
Trespasses A Novel by Louise Kennedy, published by Penguin on October 31, 2023, is a poignant exploration of life in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. This 304-page novel follows Cushla, a young woman who navigates her quiet existence with her mother while teaching at a parochial school and working at the family pub. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she becomes involved with Michael Agnew, a Protestant barrister known for defending IRA members, leading her into a complex web of passion and conflict.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of community loyalty and personal desire, set against a backdrop of societal turmoil. As Cushla’s affair with Michael unfolds, the violent realities of her environment begin to encroach on her life, culminating in a crisis that threatens her loved ones. This edition presents a rich tapestry of family life and historical context, inviting readers to reflect on the intricate dynamics of love and allegiance in a divided society.
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NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION
“Brilliant, beautiful, heartbreaking.”—J.Courtney Sullivan, New York Times Book Review
“TRESPASSES vaults Kennedy into the ranks of such contemporary masters as McCann, Claire Keegan, Colin Barrett, and fellow Sligo resident, Kevin Barry.” —Oprah Daily
Set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, a shattering novel about a young woman caught between allegiance to community and a dangerous passion.
Amid daily reports of violence, Cushla lives a quiet life with her mother in a small town near Belfast, teaching at a parochial school and moonlighting at her family’s pub. There she meets Michael Agnew, a Protestant barrister who’s made a name for himself defending IRA members. Against her better judgment, Cushla lets herself get drawn in by him and his sophisticated world, and an affair ignites. Then the father of a student is savagely beaten, setting in motion a chain reaction that will threaten everything, and everyone, Cushla most wants to protect.
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