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Lucy Caldwells new short story collection, Devotions, is inspired by the ancient Newgrange monument in Ireland. The story revolves around the winter solstice event where a beam of sunlight enters the burial chamber for about seventeen minutes. Caldwell attended the event after writing her story, which was influenced by the real-life commentary of archaeologists Clare Tuffy and Frank Prendergast. The story captures the emotional depth and shared anticipation of the event, highlighting our connection to ancient times and each other.

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