Whispers An engrossing story about secrets and lies, violence and revenge over three generations in a changing Ireland. A violated young woman, Maggie makes a decision that will haunt her for the rest of her long life. Her son Vincent's sense of abandonment is fuelled by the whispers about his origins that echo in his head forever. It turns to rage at repeated rejection by his mother, resulting in tragedy for his wife and two children. His daughter Sally's search for answers leads to a dramatic finale. About this story, Michael Collins, the Irish/American novelist said 'Clare Ryan has an astonishing storytelling voice that harkens back to Irish luminaries like Frank O'Connor and John McGahern'