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This prize winning story of Major Brendan, who following his return to Ireland from WW1 front line, returns to the Majestic Hotel in search of the woman he had proposed too several years earlier whilst on leave. Despite having received many love letters his sweetheart seems to have done a disappearing act, and Brendan therefore struggles to rekindle his amour with her, instead finding himself captivated by a new love; the rustic charm of the Majestic Hotel itself. Major Brendan finds life so captivating in the hotel that he loses connection with the world outside it, and it is 1919 in Ireland and a revolution is commencing. JG Farrell has written an intelligent, humorous and eccentric narrative, that is credible, plausible and of such genius, it is clearly apparent why this book should be honoured by the prestigious booker prize, even if 40 years late. Read More

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    A classic novel by a Booker Prize-winning author

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    Major Brendan Archer travels to Ireland - to the Majestic Hotel and to the fiancee he acquired on a rash afternoon's leave three years ago. Despite her many letters the lady herself proves elusive and the Major's engagement is short-lived. But he is unable to detach himself from the alluring discomforts of the crumbling hotel. Ensconced in the dim and shabby splendour of the Palm Court surrounded by gently decaying old ladies and proliferating cats the Major passes the summer. So hypnotic are the faded charms of the Majestic the Major is almost unaware of the gathering storm. But this is Ireland in 1919 - and the struggle for independence is about to explode with brutal force.

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    Winner of the 1970 lost Man Booker prize in 2010! Major Brendan Archer travels to Ireland - to the Majestic Hotel and to the fiancee he acquired on a rash afternoon's leave three years ago. Despite her many letters, the lady herself proves...

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    Troubles : Paperback : Orion Publishing Co : 9781857990188 : : 27 May 2010 : Winner of the 1970 lost Man Booker prize 'A work of genius' GUARDIAN

  • 1857990188
  • 9781857990188
  • J.G. Farrell
  • 5 August 1993
  • Phoenix
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 446
  • New Ed
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