Michelle Gallen and 1 more

Factory Girls is a gripping coming-of-age story set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, following the journey of Maeve Murray as she navigates her summer job at an integrated local shirt factory.

With biting humor and perceptive insight, the novel explores themes of identity, class, and political tension.

As Maeve faces challenges from her boss Andy Strawbridge and her co-workers, including privileged Aoife O'Neill, she must also confront the simmering violence and religious divisions within her community.

With a strong heroine at its center, Factory Girls is an unforgettable story of survival, sacrifice, and seeking justice for oneself and one's fellow workers.