Untitled [Paperback] O'Flanagan, Sheila

A woman's carefully constructed life unravels when a long-buried secret surfaces, forcing her to confront the choices she made and the person she's become. Sheila O'Flanagan weaves contemporary Irish fiction with emotional precision, tracing the ripple effects of one decision across years and relationships. Her protagonist isn't perfect — she's made mistakes, held grudges, protected herself at others' expense — and that's what makes her real. O'Flanagan excels at the messy middle ground of human behavior, where right and wrong blur into something more honest. The writing moves quickly but lands heavy, examining family dynamics, female friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves to sleep at night. For fans of Marian Keyes' emotional depth without the humor, or anyone who's ever wondered what happens when the past refuses to stay buried. Irish women's fiction with bite.