The Drowned
The Drowned by John Banville is a large print edition published by Gale, a Cengage Group, set to release on October 30, 2024. This novel unfolds in 1950s rural Ireland, where a solitary figure discovers an abandoned car in a field. Despite knowing he should not investigate further, he becomes entangled in a perplexing missing person case involving a husband who fears his wife has drowned. The narrative introduces Detective Inspector Strafford, who is called from Dublin to delve into the mystery, and his complex relationship with the pathologist Quirke adds depth to the unfolding drama.
Readers will encounter a blend of mystery and suspense as the investigation progresses, revealing connections to the past that impact the characters’ lives. The story explores themes of isolation and the intricacies of human relationships against a backdrop of historical intrigue. With 447 pages, this edition offers an accessible reading experience, inviting exploration into the intertwined fates of those involved in the case. The Drowned promises to engage readers with its rich narrative and compelling character dynamics.
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“1950s, rural Ireland. A loner comes across a mysteriously empty car in a field. Knowing he shouldn’t approach but unable to hold back, he soon finds himself embroiled in a troubling missing person case, as a husband claims his wife may have thrown herself into the sea. Called in from Dublin to investigate is Detective Inspector Strafford, who soon turns to his old ally–the flawed but brilliant pathologist Quirke–a man he is linked to in increasingly complicated ways. But as the case unfolds, events from the past resurface that may have life-altering ramifications for all involved”–
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