Book Interview: Skellig’s magic inspires a tale of medieval religious fervour

"Haven opens when a scholar, Artt, has a dream telling him to leave the sinful world behind and to found a monastery."
Book Interview: Skellig’s magic inspires a tale of medieval religious fervour

A boat trip Skellig Michael proved inspirational for (below, left) author Emma Donoghue’s novel ‘Haven’. Pictures: Dan Linehan

Sat, 10 Sep, 2022 - 14:30
Sue Leonard

  • Haven
  • Emma Donoghue
  • Picador, €20.15; Kindle, €9.86

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