Person: Henrietta McKervey

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A Story with a Bite: Henrietta McKervey's 'A Talented Man'

Henrietta McKervey's book A Talented Man is set in January 1938, the story is about disillusioned author Ellis Spender who, struggling to stay ahead of his creditors, decides to forge a sequel to one of the most famous novels of all time: Bram Stoker's Dracula. Here Henrietta writes as Ellis Spender, giving us a insight into the Dracula era.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

6 Irish writers talk about the influence Maeve Binchy has had on their story

Ahead of ECHOES, a three-day event at Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre (October 5-7) to celebrate the work of Maeve Binchy and other Irish writers, Helen O’Callaghan asks six authors about their favourite Binchy book and her influence.

Mon, 01 Oct, 2018

Book review: The Heart of Everything

MAGS JENSEN’S memory isn’t all it was. And although she hasn’t, yet, got a diagnosis, both she and her doctor fear that her many lapses herald the onset of dementia. 

Sat, 18 Jun, 2016

What Becomes of Us: A voice to the voiceless

Reimagining the role of Irish women in the 1916 Rising opened several doors for Henrietta McKervey and helped her to develop her writing which has won her numerous prizes, writes Sue Leonard.            

Sat, 11 Apr, 2015