“Stories That Illuminate the Human Spirit”
Amanda Smyth, is an Irish Trinidadian author of critically acclaimed novels Black Rock, A Kind of Eden, and Fortune. Her latest work, Look At You, explores the complexity of identity, connection, and transformation.
“Smyth’s writing is as lushly beautiful as the landscape she describes” THE TIMES
'Amanda Smyth writes like a descendant of Jean Rhys...a born novelist' ALI SMITH
‘Smyth’s writing is as lushly beautiful as the landscape she describes’ THE TIMES
‘Like Alice Walker, Smyth vividly and empathetically re-creates gender and racial tensions’ ELLE MAGAZINE
'Amanda Smyth writes like a descendant of Jean Rhys...a born novelist' ALI SMITH ‘Smyth’s writing is as lushly beautiful as the landscape she describes’ THE TIMES ‘Like Alice Walker, Smyth vividly and empathetically re-creates gender and racial tensions’ ELLE MAGAZINE
LOOK AT YOU coming April 2025
Coming April 2025 from Peepal Tree Press Look At You. A captivating exploration of self-discovery and transformation, this novel delves into the complexities of identity and the human connection.
About the author Amanda Smyth
Amanda Smyth is an Irish Trinidadian author known for weaving compelling narratives with a deep sense of place and human emotion.
Her critically acclaimed works include Black Rock, A Kind of Eden, Fortune, and her latest novel, Look at You, set to be released by Peepal Tree Press in February 2025.
With roots that span Ireland and Trinidad, Amanda brings a unique perspective to her stories, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and the ties that bind us.
Her books have been praised for their lyrical prose and vivid storytelling.
Featured Work
Eddie Wade has recently returned from the US oilfields. He is determined to sink his own well and make his fortune in the 1920s Trinidad oil-rush. His sights are set on Sonny Chatterjee’s failing cocoa estate, Kushi, where the ground is so full of oil you can put a stick in the ground and see it bubble up.
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Shortlisted for Walter Scott Prize 2022
'A thrilling Shakespearean tragedy of a story, about love, lust, ambition, destiny, and human frailty.’
'A masterclass in narrative tension, in economy – every detail earns its place – and in the miraculous power of a writer to transport, Fortune is a cracking story told by a cracking story-teller.’
(Judges)
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