An Arrow in Flight

This audiobook features a collection of Mary Lavin’s most compelling stories, showcasing her talent for capturing the lives of ordinary people with freshness and depth. Selected and introduced by Colm Tóibín, the stories explore themes of friendship, morality, frustration, and hope across rural Ireland and Dublin. Lavin’s work, historically overlooked, is restored here to highlight her as a remarkable and memorable voice of the last century. Critics have praised her delicate yet powerful storytelling as both delightful and profound.