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Radio 4,11 Aug 2022,15 mins,

Contains strong language.

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Michelle Gallen’s uproarious and poignant new novel set in 1990’s Northern Ireland, abridged for BBC Sounds. Against a backdrop of paramilitary action, Maeve's doing her best to ignore sectarian tensions around her. But the special treatment she’s getting from English boss Andy isn’t doing cross-community relations any good. Read by Niamh McEnhill Abridged by Katrin Williams Producer: Ciaran Bermingham

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