The compassionate, witty, and unsettling short stories collected here announced Claire Keegan as one of Ireland's most exciting and versatile new talents and earned comparison to the works of Joyce Carol Oates, Alison Lurie, Raymond Carver, and others. From the titular story about a married woman who takes a trip to the city with a single purpose in mind—to sleep with another man—Antarctica draws listeners into a world of obsession, betrayal, and fragile relationships.In "...

From the opening story about a married woman who takes a trip to the city with a single purpose in mind - to sleep with another man - Antarctica draws you into a world of obsession, betrayal and fragile relationships. In 'House Calls', Cordelia wakes on the last day ofthe twentieth century and sets off along the coast road to keep a date with her lover that has been nine years in the waiting. In 'The Singing Cashier', a local postman visits two sisters bearing fishy gifts ...

The devil is on the warpath like a rabid infected mad dog. He gnashes his teeth at the church and tears apart anyone he finds he can devour. He also wages war against another institution he knows has the power to withstand him. In the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the church globally was rendered dysfunctional in the aspect of its standard gathering. Ministry was redirected to the homes. The devil knows that strong homes are the final battle lines even if the churches should fail or persecutio...