Richly detailed historical setting captures the zeitgeist of Dublin in the 1980s
Complex characters including bankers, doctors, priests, and disenfranchised individuals offer multifaceted storytelling
critique of materialism and social stratification resonates with contemporary readers
Hardcover edition ensures durability and collectible value
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It is boom time in Dublin, and Philip and Sam, a professional couple in banking and advertising gorged on vertiginous success, buy a run-down monastery in a wealthy suburb. As they renovate their statement home and throw lavish parties to consolidate their social standing, cracks begin to appear in the designer fixtures, mirroring the dis
