The Forester’s Daughter by Claire Keegan is a short story that delves into themes of family, rural life, and human connections.
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Book Blurb
Claire Keegan‘s mesmeric story takes us into the heart of the Wicklow countryside, and of the farming family of Victor Deegan, with his ‘three teenagers, the milking and the mortgage’.
When Deegan finds a gun dog and gives it as a present to his only daughter, his wife is filled with foreboding at this seeming act of kindness. As the seasons pass, long-buried family secrets threaten to emerge.
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.
What to read next
If you’re a fan of moving novellas I can recommend And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman. It’s a completely different subject matter but is still really impactful and poignant.
Has Claire Keegan written any other novels?
Claire Keegan has written several other novellas and short story collections. You can find a full list of her books on the link below.
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