John Banville

An account of the life and work of Irish writer James Joyce (1882-1941) narrated by US actress Anjelica Huston.

Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man, so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most posh hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.

A man returns to the sea where he spent his childhood summers in search of peace following the death of his wife.

In 1920s Ireland, an elderly couple reside over a tired country estate. Living with them are their high-spirited niece, their Oxford student nephew, and married house guests, who are trying to cover up that they are presently homeless. The niece enjoys romantic frolics with a soldier and a hidden guerrilla fighter. All of the principals are thrown into turmoil when one more guest arrives with considerable wit and unwanted advice.

A historian writing a biography of Isaac Newton spends a Summer with a dysfunctional family in Co. Cork, Ireland.