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Published: 25th April 2006
For Ages: 18+ years old

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Penguin Classics is proud to welcome William Trevor-"Ireland's answer to Chekhov" (The Boston Globe) and "one of the best writers of our era" (The Washington Post)-to our distinguished list of literary masters. In this award-winning novel, an informer's body is found on the estate of a wealthy Irish family shortly after the First World War, and an appalling cycle of revenge is set in motion. Led by a zealous sergeant, the Black and Tans set fire to the family home, and only young Willie and his mother escape alive. Fatherless, Willie grows into manhood while his alcoholic mother's bitter resentment festers. And though he finds love, Willie is unable to leave the terrible injuries of the past behind.

• First time in Penguin Classics
• Winner of the Whitbread Novel of the Year Award

"William Trevor at his best." --The New York Times



"Arresting, powerful, and indelible. A story of courage and love... as tender and wistful as an Irish lament." --The Washington Post

ISBN: 9780143039624
ISBN-10: 0143039628
Series: Penguin Classics
Audience: General
For Ages: 18+ years old
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 207
Published: 25th April 2006
Publisher: Penguin Books
Dimensions (cm): 18.9 x 14.9  x 1.5
Weight (kg): 0.168