In My Father’s Den
In My Father’s Den by Maurice Gee, published by Penguin Canada in 2004, is a compelling narrative that delves into the aftermath of a tragic event. When seventeen-year-old Celia Inverarity is found murdered in a secluded park in West Auckland, her English teacher, Paul Prior, becomes the prime suspect. The story unfolds as Prior is forced to confront his past, revealing secrets tied to his father’s den in an old poison shed, ultimately leading to the exposure of the true murderer.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to mystery and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative not only focuses on the investigation surrounding Celia’s death but also examines the impact of violence on families and the unveiling of long-buried wounds. This edition, a film tie-in with a page count of 175, presents a thought-provoking look at the intertwining of personal histories and the consequences of tragedy, all set against the backdrop of a gripping mystery.
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When Celia Inverarity, aged seventeen, is found brutally murdered in a secluded West Auckland park one Sunday afternoon, Paul Prior, her English teacher and mentor, is suspected of being her murderer.
Celia’s death and the violence which follows send Prior back to examine the past – which proves as secret as his father’s den in the old poison shed. Eventually the murderer is exposed, but not before a family has been split apart and old wounds revealed.
In My Father’s Den is Maurice Gee’s third novel and was first published in 1972. It is now an international feature film of the same name. In My Father’s Den is directed by Brad McGann and Produced by Trevor Haysom and Dixie Linder, and stars Matthew Macfayden, Miranda Otto and Emily Barclay.
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