Gerard Stembridge is an Irish writer whose works often delve into profound human emotions and the intricacies of relationships. His writing is known for its perceptiveness and its ability to capture the subtle nuances of the human psyche. Stembridge explores themes of identity, isolation, and the search for meaning in the modern world within his narratives, with a style often described as evocative and atmospheric. His creative process is characterized by a meticulous examination of characters and their motivations, offering readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience.
'Unspoken' charts the interlocking stories of a very different group of characters through the tumultuous decade of the 1960s in Ireland. It is an ambitious novel, rich in characterisation, which depicts a period integral to the story of modern Ireland.
Mags Perry, a journalist, flees her marriage in England to create a new life in what she hopes is a different Ireland. Francis Strong, a teenager obsessed with literature, leaves his family for the dizzying freedoms of the capital. CJ, a disgraced politician in search of a way back to power, meets a woman who may change the direction of his life. In his breathtaking new novel, Gerard Stembridge weaves together a cast of unforgettable voices to tell the story of a whole society in flux. As his characters struggle towards happiness and freedom, he asks where true change comes from: the individual or her political masters.
A serial novel by 15 of the brightest talents in Irish writing (including Marian Keyes, Pauline McLynn, Gina Moxley and Frank McCourt), telling an elaborate tale of murder, mayhem and literary shenanigans in present-day Dublin. Approximately £1 from every copy sold will go to Amnesty International.