Fallen by Lia Mills, a novel set against the backdrop of the events of the Easter Rising, has been chosen as the Dublin One City One Book choice for 2016.

The coming-of-age book tells the story of Katie Crilly, whose twin brother, Liam, is killed fighting with the Allies during the First World War. A year later when Dublin is suddenly engulfed by the Easter Rising, she finds herself torn between her loyalty to the cause her brother died for and her patriotism.

For the first time Dublin will team up with Belfast for a Two Cities One Book Festival so that next April readers in Dublin and Belfast will engage with the same book at the same time.

Lia Mills , author of Fallen

Author Lia Mills said, “I’m delighted that Fallen has been chosen for the Dublin: One City One Book festival in 2016. The festival is such a positive boost, for books and for readers. I wanted this novel to explore a fresh perspective, starting with the question: what would it be like to find your city taken over by forces you don’t recognise? The participation of Libraries NI adds a new and exciting dimension to the festival. I'm really looking forward to seeing what we can do."

The Dublin: One City One Book Festival, which encourages everyone to read a book connected with Dublin during the month of April, has been running since 2006. Previous novels selected include Sebastian Barry's A Long Long Way, James Plunkett's Strumpet City and Bram Stoker's Dracula.