The Lodgers

Heartwarming * Daily Mail *
Such a joyful read, written with wit, compassion and humour - and the characters are all so relatable. Throughout the chaos, sadness and uncertainty, hope, community and friendship shine through. I defy anyone to read this without turning the final page with a great big smile on their face! -- Ruth Hogan
This moving, funny, and charming novel is reminiscent of Maeve Binchy; what an absolute joy it was to read -- Louise O'Neill
Romantic, witty and very engaging. A heartwarming read. -- Patricia Scanlan
Both laugh aloud and emotional ... epitomises true family, friendship and home. It's fabulous. * My Weekly *
A sumptuous holiday read ... an endearingly oddball cast of characters, a lovely romance, and several intriguing mysteries, all in one gorgeous package -- Beth Morrey
Immersive, captivating, and full of heart, I fell in love with The Lodgers. A story that's deeply moving but also laugh out loud funny, this is Eithne Shortall at the absolute top of her game. -- Andrea Mara
Ideal summer read ... Expertly balances the joys and absurdities of everyday life with its tragedies ... by turns hilarious and heartbreaking ... Shortall excels in witty, character-driven plots ... you will find it hard to put down * Irish Independent *
I just adored The Lodgers. An evocative setting, page-turning plot and characters that will stay with you long after you turn the final page. Utterly wonderful. -- Becky Hunter
Packed with plot and character ... uplifting ... full of faith in collective action and the power of the many * Sunday Business Post *

With its rich cast of delightful characters, and a plot that swoops effortlessly from humour to tragedy and back again, The Lodgers is a warm embrace of a novel. A wonderfully life-affirming read.

-- Emma Rous
Shortall achieves that Marian Keyes feat of deftly weaving serious topics into her books, with a lightness of touch that never feels preachy * Irish Times *
A brilliantly observed, life-affirming story of friendship, community and hope. Prepare to be touched and tickled in equal measure * Sunday Independent *
I adored this. I love how effortlessly Shortall writes different people and makes them so very real. -- Maia Dunphy