Bernard MacLaverty in conversation with Eithne Shortall

Sixteen years on from his last novel, Bernard MacLaverty reminds us why he is regarded as one of the greatest living Irish writers. His new novel, Midwinter Break, carries all the hallmarks of his signature style: pin-point accuracy, compassionate observation, effortlessly elegant writing and a tender, intimate, heart-rending story. It is also a profound examination of human love and how we live together, a real chamber piece of resonance and power. Forty years on from his first book, Bernard MacLaverty has written his masterpiece.

Recorded at dlr LexIcon Studio on Wednesday, 11 October 2017.

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