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.