The Wardrobe Department
(Author) Elaine GarveyAN IRISH TIMES DEBUT AUTHOR TO LOOK OUT FOR 2025'Beautifully written' LOUISE KENNEDY'Full of verve and wit and humanity' MARY COSTELLO'Clever and original' TLS'A tremendous new talent' KEVIN BARRY Mairéad works tirelessly in a run-down West End theatre's wardrobe department - mending shoes, fixing broken zips and even handwashing underwear. She must also sidestep groping hands backstage and withstand the relentless bullying of the show's producer.The job was meant to be the first step towards the life Mairéad has always wanted, and yet half of her remains back home in Ireland, along with everything she abandoned there. A reckoning with the past is coming and, with it, the need to forge a new present - one stitch at a time.
Elaine Garvey
Elaine Garvey is best known for her novel "The Secret Garden of Emily Dickinson," which combines elements of magical realism and lyrical prose to explore the inner world of the famous poet. Her unique blend of historical fiction and imaginative storytelling has made her a standout voice in contemporary literature.
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