
Length38m
About this audiobook
Across the Divide is a gritty, dramatic romance set against the sectarian tensions of the Northern Irish border. It follows Joe, an 18-year-old from a staunchly Republican family in Monaghan, and Sophie, a 19-year-old from a fierce Loyalist family in Newry. Their worlds collide at a cross-border football match, sparking an immediate, intense connection. However, their blossoming relationship is constantly threatened by the deeply ingrained hatred, violence, and tribalism of their respective communities. Facing brutal physical assaults and emotional ultimatums from their families—particularly their older brothers—the couple must choose between their bloodlines and their love. Ultimately, they make the agonizing decision to leave their pasts behind, fleeing westward to Galway to build a new, peaceful life together, proving that their bond is stronger than generational prejudice.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance
Length38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 27, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1: The Border Between Us
5Chapter 5: City of Strangers
2Chapter 2: Sins of the Fathers
6Chapter 6: The Winter of Our Discontent
3Chapter 3: Painted Kerbstones and Green Fields
7Chapter 7: The Canvas and the Engine
4Chapter 4: The Ultimatum
8Chapter 8: Westward to the Sea