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Midwinter break

MacLaverty, Bernard2017
Books, Manuscripts
A retired couple, Gerry and Stella Gilmore, fly from their home in Scotland to Amsterdam for a long weekend. A holiday to refresh the senses, to do some sightseeing and generally to take stock of what remains of their lives. Their relationship seems safe, easy, familiar - but over the course of the four days we discover the deep uncertainties which exist between them. Gerry, once an architect, is forgetful and set in his ways. Stella is tired of his lifestyle, worried about their marriage and angry at his constant undermining of her religious faith. Things are not helped by memories which have begun to resurface of a troubled time in their native Ireland. As their midwinter break comes to an end, we understand how far apart they are - and can only watch as they struggle to save themselves.
Main title:
Midwinter break / Bernard MacLaverty.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Jonathan Cape, 2017.
Collation:
242 pages ; 23 cm
ISBN:
9781911214212 (hbk)
Dewey class:
823.914FICTIONF
Local class:
F
Language:
English
BRN:
2525058
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