Claire Lynch's Award-Winning Novel Explores Homophobia and Family Secrets

Claire Lynch's debut novel, which recently won the Nero Gold prize, explores family secrets and divorce across dual timelines. In 2022, Maggie learns the truth about her mother Dawn's estrangement while sorting through her father's papers, revealing the impact of 1980s attitudes towards homosexuality on their family. The story highlights the emotional struggles of both past and present.

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