Trespasses

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Trespasses is a powerful debut novel that explores the impact of everyday choices against the backdrop of a tense and violent Northern Ireland. It follows Cushla, a teacher whose life intertwines with Michael, a married man from Belfast, in a story where love and conflict collide.

A gripping tale of love, violence, and resilience in a community on edge.

In Trespasses, Louise Kennedy delves into the moments that shape lives, imagining how different decisions might have changed everything. From Davy forgetting his coat to Seamie McGeown being alone on a dark street, each event carries weight.

Cushla meets Michael in her family’s pub on an ordinary day, but their connection sparks a profound change. The atmosphere around them is charged with danger-car bombs, beatings, and constant threats are part of daily life. Even the children in Cushla’s class speak of petrol bombs and rubber bullets as if they were everyday words.

As tensions rise, Cushla finds herself crossing boundaries she never expected to face, struggling to hold together the fragile peace in her town. Tender yet shocking, Trespasses captures the struggle of people trying to maintain normality amid extraordinary turmoil.

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