With an introduction from Sebastian Barry, The Essential Jennifer Johnston is a collected edition of three novels: THE CAPTAINS AND THE KINGS, THE RAILWAY STATION MAN and FOOL'S SANCTUARY.
Jennifer Johnston, who died in 2025, was one of Ireland's best-loved novelists.
'She has created a world of her own... Of such material is the finest literature made' Irish Times
'One of Ireland's finest writers' Sunday Tribune
Jennifer Johnston, who died in 2025, was one of the foremost Irish writers of her generation. She won the Whitbread Prize (THE OLD JEST), the Evening Standard Best First Novel Award (for THE CAPTAINS AND THE KINGS), the Yorkshire Post Award, Best Book of the Year (twice, for THE CAPTAINS AND THE KINGS and HOW MANY MILES TO BABYLON?). She was also shortlisted for the Booker Prize with SHADOWS ON OUR SKIN.