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Bernard MacLaverty weaves his native Irish sensibilities with the atmosphere of west‑coast Scotland in this collection of short stories. Each tale tackles profound life events—love, loss, separation, violence, death, betrayal—while also capturing quieter, intimate moments such as private epiphanies, chilling conversations, and tender encounters.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Bernard MacLaverty
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