The First Verse
The First Verse is the story of a young boy whose breakdown while starting university forces him to turn to a secret society for comfort. Niall Lenihan is a shy, intelligent student who struggles to confront his homosexuality. He has a prestigious scholarship to study literature at Trinity College Dublin.
When Niall begins university he ticks all the normal boxes - he moves away from home, makes friends, attends classes and explores his new surroundin...