Description

Living a quiet, comfortable life in Paris, Levana has always known her grandmother, Madame Lazare, as a devout Jewish woman who fled the horrors of occupied Europe. However, as her grandmother’s mind begins to unravel with age, she starts speaking a strange, melodic language that no one in her Parisian circle can comprehend—the native Irish of the Aran Islands.

In Madame Lazare, celebrated author Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin weaves a stunning, multi-layered tapestry of memory, hidden trauma, and cultural displacement. Levana’s journey to uncover the truth takes her from urban France back to the rugged Atlantic fringe of Ireland, exposing a lifetime of secrets, assumed identities, and profound adaptation. Written in magnificent, evocative Gaeilge, this globally acclaimed novel is a poignant masterpiece exploring what happens when the past refuses to stay buried.

What makes this modern Gaeilge masterpiece stand out:

• Award-Winning Literature: Highly celebrated internationally and recognized with prestigious EU and national literary accolades.

• Compelling Dual Settings: Seamlessly moves between modern urban Paris and the timeless, remote beauty of the Aran Islands.

• Rich Linguistic Experience: A fantastic, deeply engaging read for fluid speakers and advanced learners wanting world-class contemporary prose.