Set against the backdrop of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, this is the story of a complicated mother-daughter relationship, and a divided family bound together by the secrets it keeps.
It's a well worn theme, but this has a particularly engaging narrative voice, and the transition from a child's perspective to that of an adult is very deftly handled. I found it a satisfying weekend read, with just enough darkness at the edges to stop me from becoming too comfortable with the story.
