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Maggie O’Farrell unveils harrowing famine novel, her first in seven years
Acclaimed author Maggie O’Farrell has broken her literary silence with a searing new novel about the Irish Famine, drawing from personal archives. The book, set for a 2026 release, marks her first work in seven years since the award-winning Hamnet. O’Farrell has also revealed she keeps her BAFTA in the basement—a rare glimpse into her private life.