The Truth Must Dazzle Gradually

A beautiful bittersweet story of love, loss and families all set in the most irresistible of locations. Tears were shed! – Graham NortonA moving and powerful novel from one of Ireland’s finest new writers – John BoyneSuch a true gift of a novel, with its sumptuous forward momentum, and rare precision, and inspired imagery. The Truth Must Dazzle Gradually generates a very bright light, one that is human, graceful, and healing. It’s an absolute pleasure to read – Sebastian BarryJust loved it … so moving on motherhood, depression, family ties and Ireland – Annie MacmanusA beautiful story. I was gripped and held in a state of love for all the characters – Sarah Winman, Sunday Times bestselling author of Tin ManI devoured this, falling in love with the setting and with every character - and when I reached the end, I wept. It is just glorious. A sweeping family safe and, at the same time, a close-up on the everyday beautiful details that make up love – Emma Flint, author of Little DeathsWe are seduced by the story of the star-crossed lovers * Sunday Times *Cullen’s quietly devastating second novel is both a family saga and a careful exploration of the reality of living with mental health issues * i paper *A beautiful meditation on family life in Ireland – Elaine Feeney, Irish TimesAn extremely moving read. Handles the complexities of love, grief, family life and mental illness with sensitivity and depth. A truly gorgeous novel. – Ali Land, author of Good Me, Bad Me

Helen Cullen is an Irish writer living in London. She is the author of The Lost Letters of William Woolf which has been optioned for television. She was shortlisted for Newcomer of the Year at the Irish Book Awards.

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