Lisa McInerney

Lisa McInerney is an Irish author known for her novels that explore the gritty realities of life in contemporary Ireland. Her debut novel, 'The Glorious Heresies,' won the 2016 Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction and the 2016 Desmond Elliott Prize.

Books

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  1. 1. The Glorious Heresies

    Cover of 'The Glorious Heresies' by Lisa McInerney

    "The Glorious Heresies" is a darkly comedic novel set in post-recession Ireland, chronicling the interconnected lives of a cast of colorful characters. When a accidental murder takes place, the lives of a gangster, a prostitute, a teenage drug dealer, and a mother struggling to survive become entangled in a web of secrets and lies. As their paths converge, they are forced to confront the consequences of their actions and grapple with the complexities of love, redemption, and forgiveness in a gritty and unforgiving world.

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