The action takes place in London, Dublin and the family home of the title, near Kildorrery in Co Cork. A raw and haunting blend of memoir, essay, history and poetry, it has deservedly been lavished with superlatives since its release. Collins faces a battle of wills with criminal kingpin, Molloy, when a young woman’s body is found in the river. It is the first of a planned series of anthologies showcasing Cork’s wealth of writing talent, from established to emerging. His final collection showcases the dark, literally fabulous, nature of his work, which explored the loneliness of the human condition.

Source: Irish Examiner December 03, 2020 20:00 UTC