So Late in the Day is a short story by Claire Keegan that follows Cathal as he reflects on missed opportunities and past relationships during a solitary evening at home.
The story explores themes of loneliness, societal expectations, and the complexities of relationships.
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Book Blurb
After an uneventful Friday at the Dublin office, Cathal faces into the long weekend and takes the bus home. There, his mind agitates over a woman named Sabine with whom he could have spent his life, had he acted differently. All evening, with only the television and a bottle of champagne for company, thoughts of this woman and others intrude – and the true significance of this particular date is revealed.
From one of the finest writers working today, Keegan’s new story asks if a lack of generosity might ruin what could be between men and women.
About the Author
Claire Keegan is an acclaimed Irish author known for her poignant and beautifully crafted short stories and novellas. Her debut collection, Antarctica, won the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature and was praised for its powerful storytelling.
Her novella Foster received widespread acclaim and won the Davy Byrnes Irish Writing Award. Meanwhile, Small Things Like These was shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2022 and was the winner of The Orwell Prize and The Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year.
Claire Keegan’s writing often explores themes of family, rural life, and human connections, making her a beloved voice in contemporary Irish literature.
Has Claire Keegan written any other novels?
Claire Keegan has written several other novellas and short story collections. You can find a full list on the link below.
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