Books and Poetry

Maureen Kelleher – The story of a young Irishwoman who leaves home to work, and then emigrates to London in the late 1940’s. She experiences a totally new world with different friendships, challenges, heartbreaks, and opportunities.

The Accident of Touch – An infidelity has tragic repercussions for Paul,  not just for him though, for everyone else as well. 

Earth – Peter’s poem about the death of his son, Dominic.

Lightning – Thomas tries to help a teenage girl he discovers on his doorstep during a storm. His own history forces him to act, and this act has ramifications for his future too. 

Burnt Oak – Two teenage girls, from very different backgrounds, meet by chance and develop a real friendship. Told over the space of a long weekend in London 

Closed City –  A student is arrested at a demo, escapes, and is then kidnapped. She is not sure by whom. A story of power, corruption, and compromise.