THE DEBUT novel from journo Edel Coffey arrived with a fairly rapturous fanfare as it climbed the Irish bestsellers list. The sensitive subject matter (infant death and societal attitudes towards working mothers) should be deeply engaging – and even harrowing. But, the author doesn’t quite succeed in addressing these compelling themes. Coffey has decided to set… Read more »
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