Straad: ‘can you have more than one life in a lifetime?’

Paperback Published on: 28/02/2026
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Synopsis

Straad is a drifter, searching for less shallowness in his life. He longs for Cláragh. She ambushes his busy days and haunts his lonely nights. She looks past the mirror of his eyes and sees into his soul. But she is also obsessed by another and questions whether she is ready to commit.

Cláragh and Straad’s fervid affair dominates this tale. But here also are the affairs of their friends; a perfect one to never end, a forever dead one to live again, a forbidden one to find the light. There is hatred and death, longing and betrayal, but all is a journey.

A story which questions the times in our lives when we are forced to make decisions; some made on a whim, some driven by obsession, some made by others. These are choices which affect ourselves, our lovers, and our descendants, forever.

After making these decisions, do we get another chance?

A darkly humorous story of living, longing, dying. Questioning commitment and desire.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Troubador Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781806340170
  • Number of pages: 320
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 21 mm
  • Weight: 360g
  • Languages: English

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Straad
When is a love story not a love story?
When is a love story not a love story? When it's Straad and Claragh's love story. Straad is obsessed with Claragh from their first chance meeting. Claragh ... READ MORE
Ian Baxter
Straad
Straad & Spade - I know these people, this is real life.
I’ve just finished STRAAD by new author Ken Cairnduff, and I am honestly reeling. This story is a rare find—it manages to be funny and romantic one moment,... READ MORE
Isabel McCabe
Straad
A world I didn't want to leave; love, friendship and meaning
STRAAD makes you question the big things in life, what do we really need? Or who? What is important? Is love enough? The novel follows the journey of ma... READ MORE
Susan Blackwell
Straad
Emotional as all hell
Definitely not your typical Ross and Rachel type of romance story even though by the end you are desperately wanting it to be! I won't spoil the novel so I... READ MORE
Karl Horseman
Straad
Powerful story questioning life and love
I remember my mum and dad telling me about the 70s - when neighbours would come round, share stories, and spend real time together. Reading Straad allowed ... READ MORE
margaret cairnduff
Straad
Insight into the value of human connection
A newcomer to the literary scene, Cairnduff's 'Straad' effectively captures the spirit of the people and places he writes about. Set in the west coast of I... READ MORE
Anne Webster
Straad
A multilayered read.
Richly depicted characters. The author has a love and knowledge of Ireland, its people, history and folklore. He pulls these strands together into an ent... READ MORE
Liz Marshall