'The novel shines with intelligence and emotional insight' Eilis Ni Dhuibhne
Henrietta McKervey was born in Belfast. She worked as an advertising and design copywriter for several years, but only began writing fiction while on maternity leave. She completed an MFA in Creative Writing at UCD in 2014.Henrietta was the winner of the inaugural Maeve Binchy Travel Award, which was created to fund a travel opportunity that would enhance creative writing, in 2014, and explored the sea areas of BBC Radio 4's The Shipping Forecast in a piece called The General Synopsis at Midnight.Henrietta lives in Dublin with her husband and two young children. What Becomes of Us is her first novel.@hmckerveywww.henriettamckervey.com
A thoughtful, poignant and insightful novel ... there's a hint of Binchy in McKervey's ability to tell a complex, entertaining story with intelligence and wit - Irish TimesA beautifully written account of a time when women, still subjugated, were determined to fight for their rights. It's also a story of friendship, neighbourliness, what family really means, and where it can be found ... All of the characters are superbly drawn - Irish ExaminerAn impressive debut ... There is plenty to admire and contemplate in this enjoyable portrait of Ireland's many-layered past - Sunday Business PostAn assured debut - RTE GuideA timely debut ... [What Becomes of Us] features strong women, is culturally topical and it explores a fascinating era for women's lives both in the past and the novel's present - Image magazineA fascinating read that deals with big questions about female activism and solidarity ... McKervey's lean writing, light historical touch and engaging narrative never falter, and this impressive debut marks the writer out as a talent able to tell a complex story with intelligence and humour - Sunday TimesEngaging ... This is an atmospheric debut and the writing is crisp - Sunday Independent
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