‘Rachael McGill writes with a rhythm and honesty that weave poetry from the prosaic’ Time Out.
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Rachael's novel, Fair Trade Heroin, is published by Dedalus Books.
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The Taliban are poised to take control of Afghanistan. Foreign NGOs are recalling their workers, but Gwen has no intention of leaving. She’s just met a blue-eyed opium trafficker called Syed, and together they’ve devised a plan. Fifteen years later, in London, Gwen’s daughter Nadia has no interest in the Afghan father she never met, until her mother’s behaviour becomes even more erratic than usual.
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A story of teenage angst, youthful idealism and mid-life doubt in two different worlds.​
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‘Sublime in its rawness, elegant in its outrage and compassionate in its fury. A damn good novel’
Ece Temelkuran, author of A Time of Mute Swans and Women who Blow on Knots
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'A compelling journey into extreme places and experiences. Thought-provoking, ambitious and bold.'
Ann Morgan, author of ‘Beside Myself’ and 'A Year of Reading the World’
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‘Brilliant, playful, timely and wise.’
Elanor Dymott, author of Every Contact Leaves a Trace and Slack-Tide
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