Description
In a small Irish town on the cusp of Christmas 1985, coal merchant Bill Furlong finds himself navigating his busiest season. As he makes his rounds, he uncovers a dark secret hidden within the local convent, forcing him to confront the moral compromises of his community. This powerful novella explores themes of conscience, compassion, and the courage it takes to act when faced with injustice. Keegan's spare, evocative prose masterfully captures the quiet dignity of an ordinary man grappling with extraordinary circumstances.
Available Editions
paperback
Grove Press
Published Nov 30, 2021
79 pages
ISBN: 9780802158758
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Community Reviews(1)
“but the worst that could have happened was also already behind him; the thing not done, which could have been – which he would have had to live with for the rest of his life.”
Details
First Published
2021
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan.