Maguire, Roisin - Night Swimmers | Women's Literary Fiction Paperback

Discover Night Swimmers, the Irish cult hit novel by Roisin Maguire, shortlisted for the Kate O'Brien Award and already selling over 20,000 copies. This beautifully observed and unsentimental book offers a compelling story of unexpected connection set against the backdrop of a Northern Irish coastal village.

Grace, a solitary resident of a coastal village in Northern Ireland, spends her days wild swimming, fishing, and quilting, occasionally baiting city tourists. Her quiet routine is disrupted by the arrival of Evan, who is taking an enforced holiday while grieving the loss of his infant daughter. When lockdown traps them together, and Grace reluctantly saves Evan from drowning, the unexpected arrival of his young son forces all three into a reckoning with their pasts and a reconnection with the world.

• Shortlisted for the Kate O'Brien Award.
• Over 20,000 copies sold.
• Praised by Katherine May as a "Heaven" of a novel.
• Features the compelling character Grace, compared to Olive Kitteridge.

• Author: Roisin Maguire
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 304 pages
• Publication Date: February 6, 2025
• ISBN-13: 978-1800816763
• Dimensions: 127 x 191 x 19mm (Approx. 5 x 7.5 inches)
• Weight: 295g

Perfect for readers who enjoy insightful, character-driven literary fiction, Night Swimmers is a poignant exploration of grief, community, and finding connection in isolation.