Trespasses
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy, published by Bloomsbury Publishing in 2023, is a literary work that explores the complexities of love and violence against the backdrop of 20th-century Ireland. This edition spans 311 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Cushla, a teacher whose life is irrevocably altered after meeting Michael, a married man from Belfast. As their relationship unfolds, the story delves into the daily realities of a community grappling with political turmoil and personal choices.
Readers will find a poignant portrayal of ordinary lives disrupted by extraordinary circumstances, as Cushla navigates her feelings amidst escalating tensions in her town. The book reflects on themes of family life and the impact of historical events, capturing the essence of a society where love and conflict intertwine. With its rich narrative and compelling characters, Trespasses offers an insightful glimpse into a turbulent period, making it a significant addition to contemporary literature.
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**SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES – COMING SOON TO CHANNEL 4**
THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER (The Times), SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2023
‘Intense, unflinchingly honest, it broke my heart a million times’ MARIAN KEYES
‘A beautiful, devastating novel’ NICK HORNBY
One by one, she undid each event, each decision, each choice.
If Davy had remembered to put on a coat.
If Seamie McGeown had not found himself alone on a dark street.
If Michael Agnew had not walked through the door of the pub on a quiet night in February in his white shirt.
There is nothing special about the day Cushla meets Michael, a married man from Belfast, in the pub owned by her family. But here, love is never far from violence, and this encounter will change both of their lives forever.
As people get up each morning and go to work, school, church or the pub, the daily news rolls in of another car bomb exploded, another man beaten, killed or left for dead. In the class Cushla teaches, the vocabulary of seven-year-old children now includes phrases like ‘petrol bomb’ and ‘rubber bullets’. And as she is forced to tread lines she never thought she would cross, tensions in the town are escalating, threatening to destroy all she is working to hold together.
Tender and shocking, Trespasses is an unforgettable debut of people trying to live ordinary lives in extraordinary times.
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* WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS BOOK OF THE YEAR: DEBUT FICTION *
* WINNER OF THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2022 *
* WINNER OF THE MCKITTERICK PRIZE 2023 *
* SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2022 *
* AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVELIST OF 2022 *
* A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME *
* THE CRITICS’ MOST-PICKED BOOK OF THE YEAR*
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