Quentins

Every Table Has a Story

In Quentins, beloved author Maeve Binchy returns to the heart of Dublin with a novel that unfolds inside one of the city’s most iconic restaurants. For decades, Quentins has been more than a place to eat—it’s been a witness to love affairs, betrayals, new beginnings, and endings. Now, a documentary hopes to tell the story of the restaurant, and in doing so, uncovers countless others.

A City’s Heart Beats in One Restaurant

At the center of it all is Ella Brady, a young woman with dreams of her own and a past she's struggling to leave behind. As she dives into the project of chronicling Quentins' history, she discovers that every customer, every staff member, and every meal holds a piece of something larger—a mosaic of human lives, filled with hope and heartbreak.

Warm, Wise, and Wonderfully Woven

Quentins is classic Maeve Binchy—rich with insight, gentle humor, and deep compassion. It’s a celebration of the ordinary moments that shape extraordinary lives, and of the places that quietly hold our secrets. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to her work, this is a novel that invites you in and makes you feel right at home.