01 May Talk

Claire Kilroy: Soldier Sailor

at Guille-Allès Library
Wednesday 01 May from 18:00 to 19:00
Book
£7

A formidable return to fiction from the bestselling author of Devil You Know, Soldier Sailor is a compelling, scorching exploration of motherhood, identity and autonomy. Longlisted for the 2024 Women's Prize for Fiction 2024.

In her acclaimed new novel, Claire Kilroy creates an unforgettable heroine, whose fierce love for her young son clashes with the seismic change to her own identity.

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