Set in Derry in 1972, Stones Corner: Turmoil—an Indie Award Winner—brings to life one of the darkest and most turbulent periods in Northern Ireland's history.
Caitlin McLaughlin is a young woman navigating the everyday trials of teenage life amidst the chaos of The Troubles. By day, she works at the Rocola shirt factory in Stones Corner, Creggan, drawn to her enigmatic and charming boss’s nephew, James. By night, she dreams of love and escape, but in a city under siege, even the simplest acts—a trip to the shops or a quiet evening at home—can turn deadly. British soldiers raid homes with brutal force, and danger lies around every corner.
Private Robert Sallis of the Royal Fusiliers arrives in Derry already disillusioned by the conflict. Haunted by the violence of his fellow soldiers and the unyielding hostility of the locals, he feels increasingly torn. When he becomes separated from his patrol and hides in Caitlin’s garden, an extraordinary moment unfolds: Caitlin, weary of the relentless violence, chooses compassion over fear and helps him instead of turning him in.
But in a city divided by conflict, nothing is simple. Caitlin’s growing affection for James pulls her into a forbidden love strained by religious and social divides. Meanwhile, Robert, now entangled in a shadowy British undercover operation, finds himself at the centre of a mission to thwart a catastrophic terrorist plot.
Stones Corner: Turmoil is a gripping tale of love, survival, and the choices that define us, set against the backdrop of a city where every decision carries life-or-death consequences. It is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable turmoil.
Set in Derry in 1972, Stones Corner: Turmoil—an Indie Award Winner—brings to life one of the darkest and most turbulent periods in Northern Ireland's history.
Caitlin McLaughlin is a young woman navigating the everyday trials of teenage life amidst the chaos of The Troubles. By day, she works at the Rocola shirt factory in Stones Corner, Creggan, drawn to her enigmatic and charming boss’s nephew, James. By night, she dreams of love and escape, but in a city under siege, even the simplest acts—a trip to the shops or a quiet evening at home—can turn deadly. British soldiers raid homes with brutal force, and danger lies around every corner.
Private Robert Sallis of the Royal Fusiliers arrives in Derry already disillusioned by the conflict. Haunted by the violence of his fellow soldiers and the unyielding hostility of the locals, he feels increasingly torn. When he becomes separated from his patrol and hides in Caitlin’s garden, an extraordinary moment unfolds: Caitlin, weary of the relentless violence, chooses compassion over fear and helps him instead of turning him in.
But in a city divided by conflict, nothing is simple. Caitlin’s growing affection for James pulls her into a forbidden love strained by religious and social divides. Meanwhile, Robert, now entangled in a shadowy British undercover operation, finds himself at the centre of a mission to thwart a catastrophic terrorist plot.
Stones Corner: Turmoil is a gripping tale of love, survival, and the choices that define us, set against the backdrop of a city where every decision carries life-or-death consequences. It is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable turmoil.