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Michele Forbes

    Michèle Forbes, an accomplished theatre, television, and film actress, has channeled her expressive talents into crafting compelling narratives. Her literary pursuits, informed by a background in literary studies, explore the nuances of human experience with keen insight. Forbes's work is distinguished by its evocative prose and its ability to delve into complex emotional landscapes. She brings a unique perspective to storytelling, weaving tales that resonate with depth and artistry.

    Edith & Oliver
    Ghost moth
    • A stunning new voice reminiscent of Maggie O'Farrell and Jon McGregor, which has already been acclaimed by John Banville, Roddy Doyle and Anne Enright. GHOST MOTH will transport you to two hot summers, 20 years apart. Northern Ireland, 1949. Katherine must choose between George Bedford - solid, reliable, devoted George - and Tom McKinley, who makes her feel alive. The reverberations of that summer - of the passions that were spilled, the lies that were told and the bargains that were made - still clamour to be heard in 1969. Northern Ireland has become a tinderbox but tragedy also lurks closer to home. As Katherine and George struggle to save their marriage and silence the ghosts of the past, their family and city stand on the brink of collapse...

      Ghost moth
    • A SUNDAY TIMES MUST READ: A tender and vivid novel about a failing marriage set in the milieu of the Edwardian music hall Sunday Times

      Edith & Oliver