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Set in 1950s Dublin, the story follows Quirke, a pathologist grappling with personal loss and his sobriety. After being asked to investigate the apparent suicide of Deidre Hunt, he becomes entangled in a dark web of drugs and illicit affairs that could involve his own daughter, Phoebe. The narrative delves into themes of grief, addiction, and moral conflict, offering a psychologically rich and immersive experience that builds on the foundation laid in Christine Falls.
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Silver Swan, John Banville
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Silver Swan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Banville
- Publisher
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780312428242
- Series
- Quirke
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Thriller, Suspense, Detective Fiction, Adapted for Film, Ireland, Irish Literature, Adapted into Series, 1950s, Dublin
- First published
- 2007
- Original title
- The Silver Swan
- Rating
- 3.5 out of 5
- Description
- Set in 1950s Dublin, the story follows Quirke, a pathologist grappling with personal loss and his sobriety. After being asked to investigate the apparent suicide of Deidre Hunt, he becomes entangled in a dark web of drugs and illicit affairs that could involve his own daughter, Phoebe. The narrative delves into themes of grief, addiction, and moral conflict, offering a psychologically rich and immersive experience that builds on the foundation laid in Christine Falls.