Trevor, William
Fools of Fortune
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241969496
- author:
- Trevor, William
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.4 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction,Contemporary Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Fools of Fortune by William Trevor is a powerful and poignant novel set against the backdrop of Ireland's tumultuous past. In this early work from one of the world's most acclaimed writers, Trevor explores the complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and revenge during the Irish Civil War. The Quintons, an Anglo-Irish Protestant family, have long sympathised with the cause of independence, secretly funding Michael Collins' fighters. However, their lives are turned upside down when a murder on their land sets off a chain reaction of events that will test the very fabric of their relationships and their sense of justice. As Willy Quinton navigates the treacherous landscape of his own emotions, he must confront the harsh realities of a world torn apart by conflict and division. Trevor's masterful storytelling weaves together themes of family, identity, and the human cost of war, creating a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that continues to resonate with readers today.
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