"Trespasses" é um romance de estreia de Louise Kennedy, publicado em 2022, que se desenrola na Irlanda do Norte durante os anos 1970, em pleno conflito conhecido como "The Troubles". A narrativa centra-se em Cushla Lavery, uma jovem professora católica de 24 anos que também trabalha no bar da família. A sua vida complica-se quando inicia um relacionamento amoroso com Michael Agnew, um advogado protestante mais velho e casado. Este caso amoroso é considerado proibido e perigoso, dado o contexto de violência sectária da época.

"Trespasses" is Louise Kennedy's debut novel, published in 2022, set in Northern Ireland during the 1970s amidst the conflict known as "The Troubles." The story revolves around Cushla Lavery, a 24-year-old Catholic schoolteacher who also works at her family's pub.

Her life becomes complicated when she begins an affair with Michael Agnew, a married Protestant lawyer who is much older than her. This relationship is considered forbidden and dangerous given the sectarian violence of the time.

In parallel, Cushla becomes involved with a family from a mixed marriage (Catholic and Protestant), facing the tensions and challenges imposed by a divided society. The novel explores themes of violence, forbidden relationships, and ethical dilemmas, offering a profound look into the complexities of life during Northern Ireland's conflicts.

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