Beginner’s pluck: Belfast-born and Newcastle-based Gráinne O’Hare

'Thirst Trap' is a brilliant portrayal of grief — and of growing up and it's written with humour, hope, and warmth

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 - 01:00

Sue Leonard

Gráinne’s mum got told off for teaching her daughter to read before she started school.

“I always adored reading and wanted to write. I started at 12 — writing historical fiction.

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