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Beheading the Virgin Mary, and Other Stories General Fans of the series willEnter Liam O'Donnell. In stories both humorous and harrowing, McLaughlin often focuses on this boy from the north of Ireland, living in Scotland. The zigzag structure of the book means every second story returns to Liam as he navigates growing up, away from his home town and wider family. A unique take on Ireland and Scotland, the Troubles, and religion is the result. . . Enter Liam O'Donnell. In stories both humorous and harrowing, McLaughlin often