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Fools of Fortune

4/5 ( ratings)

Penguin Classics is proud to welcome William Trevor—"Ireland’s answer to Chekhov" and "one of the best writers of our era" —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

Language: English

Pages: 207

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Penguin Classics

Release: April 25, 2006

ISBN: 0143039628

ISBN 13: 9780143039624

Fools of Fortune

4/5 ( ratings)

Penguin Classics is proud to welcome William Trevor—"Ireland’s answer to Chekhov" and "one of the best writers of our era" —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

Language: English

Pages: 207

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Penguin Classics

Release: April 25, 2006

ISBN: 0143039628

ISBN 13: 9780143039624

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