ABOUT
THE BOOK
THE BOOK
A FAMILY MATTER BY CLAIRE LYNCH
A mother following her heart, a father with the law on his side, a child caught in the middle – an unputdownable debut about a family torn apart by secrets, prejudice and their own best intentions – for fans of Claire Keegan and Louise Kennedy.
CLAIRE LYNCH
Claire Lynch has spent her career teaching literature in universities. She is the author of Small: On Motherhoods. She lives in Windsor with her wife and three daughters.
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The judges said: A delicately written yet powerful story of injustice, A Family Matter explores the fallout when buried secrets come to light. Raw, vivid and ultimately hopeful, this novel is a perfect example of how to write trauma authentically.
2025 Debut Fiction judges
