In this engaging interview, author Rachel Donohue delves into her creative journey, exploring her writing process, influences, and the compelling narrative behind her latest novel. The story follows two sisters, Aisling and Stella, whose lives are forever altered by the mysterious death of their father, Richard Acklehurst, a controversial political philosopher. Decades later, the sisters are forced to confront their family's dark secrets when Acklehurst's remains are disturbed, leading them on a journey of self-discovery and reckoning.
Author Rachel Donohue on her beloved literary titles, writing process and following a character to their journey’s natural conclusion.is a captivating and compelling tale of two sisters and their secrets, of love, regret and vengeance. Moving from the West of Ireland to Dublin, London, Florence, and back, the tale makes clear that a window to the past can never be closed.
1963: At the stark and isolated modernist mansion of controversial political philosopher Richard Acklehurst, the glittering annual New Year party has not gone quite as planned. Considered a genius by some, and something far darker by others, by the end of the evening Acklehurst will be dead in mysterious circumstances, casting a long shadow over the lives of his teenage daughters, Aisling and Stella.
1999: Richard Acklehurst’s remains are defiled in the country graveyard where they have lain undisturbed for over thirty years, forcing his daughters to return to their childhood home where they must finally confront the complex and dark dynamic at the heart of their family.I was always a daydreamer. I was the youngest child and I think that was a factor. I was a bit ignored and could just loiter around, listening and observing. I did read a lot and wrote stories from quite young.
by Umberto Eco. I liked the rich storytelling, the setting and the mixing of genres. I also love an author who can create a full universe within a story. I don’t really want to see my life reflected back to me, I’m not looking for a mirror when I read.. Part memoir, part polemic I think it could help with growing empathy and understanding in the classroom, especially in times of polarisation and distrust.. It’s very Southern Gothic, a genre I relate to for some reason.
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