‘A remarkable debut. A complex and compulsive read that unravels the intricate twists and revelations among three generations of women with elegance and urgency.’ Miranda Cowley Heller, bestselling author of THE PAPER PALACE
'A saga: its serious pleasures are its expansiveness and range, and Airey’s rare, particular instinct... a cool, bold image of female pain and liberation' Guardian
It is late September in 2001 and the walls of New York are papered over with photos of the missing. Cora Brady’s father is there, the poster she made taped to columns and bridges. Her mother died long ago and now, orphaned on the cusp of adulthood, Cora is adrift and alone. Soon, a letter will arrive with the offer of a new life: far out on the ragged edge of Ireland, in the town where her parents were young, an estranged aunt can provide a home and fulfil a long-forgotten promise. There the story of Cora's family is hidden, and in her presence will begin to unspool…
An essential, immersive debut from an astonishing new voice, Confessions traces the arc of three generations of women as they experience in their own time the irresistible gravity of the past: its love and tragedy, its mystery and redemption, and, in all things intended and accidental, the beauty and terrible shade of the things we do.
'CONFESSIONS is a beating heart of a novel, intricate both in its weaving and its unspooling. An irresistible read.' Yael van der Wouden, Booker-shortlisted author of THE SAFEKEEP
'Propulsive and utterly captivating … Airey has shades of the American novelists Donna Tartt and Jeffrey Eugenides in her style' Irish Times
"A saga: its serious pleasures are its expansiveness and range, and Airey’s rare, particular instinct... a cool, bold image of female pain and liberation" - Guardian
"The narrative zips along with the crackling intelligence of Donna Tartt, full of twists and zips, and genuine surprises... Confessions is an astonishing and remarkable novel, and truly deserving of all the accolades coming its way" - Irish Independent
"Propulsive and utterly captivating … Airey has shades of the American novelists Donna Tartt and Jeffrey Eugenides in her style" - Irish Times
"The beautifully written narrative goes on to reveal the secrets of three generations of women. It’s an epic family saga involving a host of mysteries and I galloped to the end. I loved it." - Daily Mail
"An ambitious debut" - Sunday Times, Books to look forward to in 2025
"Confessions certainly hails the arrival of a new literary talent. She has a beautiful turn of phrase, enormous compassion for her characters and is not afraid to dig into themes both big and small – of legacy and belonging, mental illness, bodily autonomy and the long, messy tail of grief in all its forms… Confessions really excels." - iPaper
"Three generations’ worth of secrets unravel in this magnificent debut" - iPaper, Books to read in 2025
"This ambitious novel, the subject of a fierce bidding war, is sure to show up on award shortlists" - RED
"A complex, assured novel that explores how the past inescapably shapes the present" - Financial Times, What to Read in 2025
"An absolute triumph" - Bookseller
"[An] impressive debut...Airey has taken flight with a well-written, engaging first novel." - Independent, Book of the Month
"[A] bold and intricate debut. . . Airey crafts a sharp psychological sketch of each woman as they contend with their parallel crises, adding nuance and depth without shying away from making a strong statement for reproductive rights. Readers will be eager to see what Airey does next" - Publishers Weekly
"One of 2025’s most exciting literary debuts" - Service 95
"It’s hard to believe this is a debut…Stunning writing, strong characters… An astounding read" - Prima, Book of the Month
"An extraordinary debut novel by Airey, who's bound to be a household name very soon" - Radio Times
"An ambitious and beautifully crafted novel … Airey deftly weaves between voices and settings, spooling a family saga of secrets, loss and trauma" - Hot Press
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'A saga: its serious pleasures are its expansiveness and range, and Airey’s rare, particular instinct... a cool, bold image of female pain and liberation' Guardian
It is late September in 2001 and the walls of New York are papered over with photos of the missing. Cora Brady’s father is there, the poster she made taped to columns and bridges. Her mother died long ago and now, orphaned on the cusp of adulthood, Cora is adrift and alone. Soon, a letter will arrive with the offer of a new life: far out on the ragged edge of Ireland, in the town where her parents were young, an estranged aunt can provide a home and fulfil a long-forgotten promise. There the story of Cora's family is hidden, and in her presence will begin to unspool…
An essential, immersive debut from an astonishing new voice, Confessions traces the arc of three generations of women as they experience in their own time the irresistible gravity of the past: its love and tragedy, its mystery and redemption, and, in all things intended and accidental, the beauty and terrible shade of the things we do.
'CONFESSIONS is a beating heart of a novel, intricate both in its weaving and its unspooling. An irresistible read.' Yael van der Wouden, Booker-shortlisted author of THE SAFEKEEP
'Propulsive and utterly captivating … Airey has shades of the American novelists Donna Tartt and Jeffrey Eugenides in her style' Irish Times
"A saga: its serious pleasures are its expansiveness and range, and Airey’s rare, particular instinct... a cool, bold image of female pain and liberation" - Guardian
"The narrative zips along with the crackling intelligence of Donna Tartt, full of twists and zips, and genuine surprises... Confessions is an astonishing and remarkable novel, and truly deserving of all the accolades coming its way" - Irish Independent
"Propulsive and utterly captivating … Airey has shades of the American novelists Donna Tartt and Jeffrey Eugenides in her style" - Irish Times
"The beautifully written narrative goes on to reveal the secrets of three generations of women. It’s an epic family saga involving a host of mysteries and I galloped to the end. I loved it." - Daily Mail
"An ambitious debut" - Sunday Times, Books to look forward to in 2025
"Confessions certainly hails the arrival of a new literary talent. She has a beautiful turn of phrase, enormous compassion for her characters and is not afraid to dig into themes both big and small – of legacy and belonging, mental illness, bodily autonomy and the long, messy tail of grief in all its forms… Confessions really excels." - iPaper
"Three generations’ worth of secrets unravel in this magnificent debut" - iPaper, Books to read in 2025
"This ambitious novel, the subject of a fierce bidding war, is sure to show up on award shortlists" - RED
"A complex, assured novel that explores how the past inescapably shapes the present" - Financial Times, What to Read in 2025
"An absolute triumph" - Bookseller
"[An] impressive debut...Airey has taken flight with a well-written, engaging first novel." - Independent, Book of the Month
"[A] bold and intricate debut. . . Airey crafts a sharp psychological sketch of each woman as they contend with their parallel crises, adding nuance and depth without shying away from making a strong statement for reproductive rights. Readers will be eager to see what Airey does next" - Publishers Weekly
"One of 2025’s most exciting literary debuts" - Service 95
"It’s hard to believe this is a debut…Stunning writing, strong characters… An astounding read" - Prima, Book of the Month
"An extraordinary debut novel by Airey, who's bound to be a household name very soon" - Radio Times
"An ambitious and beautifully crafted novel … Airey deftly weaves between voices and settings, spooling a family saga of secrets, loss and trauma" - Hot Press
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