Room Above a Shop

Room Above a Shop

by Anthony Shapland

Granta Books · 2026 · 160 pages

In a South Wales town grappling with societal anxieties, two men find an unexpected sanctuary above a humble ironmonger's shop. As they navigate the quiet rhythms of their shared life, a deep connection blossoms, defying the era's restrictive atmosphere. This tender, resonant debut explores the risks and quiet triumphs of forging a life together when the world outside offers little acceptance.

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