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Caragh Maxwell is a writer living in Sligo town. She graduated from the Trinity College MPhil in Creative Writing in 2023, and her essays, poems and stories have been published in The Irish Times, The Cormorant and other publications. Her writing focuses on the self, memory, and womanhood. Sugartown is her debut novel.
'Unsparing and affectionate, this crackling debut tears through the landscape of the Irish midlands with rawness, candour and humour that will make Caragh Maxwell’s voice immediately known.' Anne Enright, author of The Wren, The Wren 'Exquisite. The narrative beats with the thrum of the bass then devastates in tender, heartbreaking moments. Utterly compelling, authentic and raw, this is a stunning debut and Caragh Maxwell’s voice is one we should be hearing.' Una Mannion, author of A Crooked Tree 'A very real and penetrating account of modern Ireland... Deeply affecting and startlingly real.’ Elaine Feeney, author of As You Were 'Sugartown is hugely enjoyable. A book full of memorable scenes, with a remarkable ending that eschews the lure of neat resolution in favour of messy, life-like truth. A triumph.' Carlo Gébler
