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Elegy For April (Quirke, Book 3)
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Quirkethe Harddrinking, Insatiably Curious Dublin Pathologistis Back, And He'S Determined To Find His Daughter'S Best Friend, A Wellconnected Young Doctorapril Latimer Has Vanished. A Junior Doctor At A Local Hospital, She Is Something Of A Scandal In The Conservative And Highly Patriarchal Society Of 1950S Dublin. Though Her Family Is One Of The Most Respected In The City, She Is Known For Being Independentminded; Her Taste In Men, For Instance, Is Decidedly Unconventional.Now April Has Disappeared, And Her Friend Phoebe Griffin Suspects The Worst. Frantic, Phoebe Seeks Out Quirke, Her Brilliant But Erratic Father, And Asks Him For Help. Sober Again After Intensive Treatment For Alcoholism, Quirke Enlists His Old Sparring Partner, Detective Inspector Hackett, In The Search For The Missing Young Woman. In Their Separate Ways The Two Men Follow April'S Trail Through Some Of The Darker Byways Of The City To Uncover Crucial Information On Her Whereabouts. And As Quirke Becomes Deeply Involved In April'S Murky Story, He Encounters Complicated And Ugly Truths About Family Savagery, Catholic Ruthlessness, And Race Hatred.Both An Absorbing Crime Novel And A Brilliant Portrait Of The Difficult And Relentless Love Between A Father And His Daughter, This Is Benjamin Black At His Sparkling Best.
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- Q: What is the main plot of 'Elegy for April'? A: 'Elegy for April' follows Quirke, a Dublin pathologist, as he investigates the disappearance of April Latimer, a young doctor. Set in the conservative society of 1950s Dublin, the story explores themes of family, love, and societal challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Elegy for April' is Benjamin Black, a pen name for the acclaimed author John Banville.
- Q: What is the book's genre? A: 'Elegy for April' is a crime novel that combines elements of mystery and psychological drama.
- Q: How many pages does 'Elegy for April' have? A: 'Elegy for April' has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Elegy for April' is available in a hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used copy of 'Elegy for April' is listed in good condition, indicating it has been well cared for with minimal wear.
- Q: When was 'Elegy for April' published? A: 'Elegy for April' was published on April 13, 2010.
- Q: Is 'Elegy for April' part of a series? A: 'Elegy for April' is the third book in the Quirke series by Benjamin Black.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Elegy for April'? A: 'Elegy for April' explores themes such as family dynamics, societal expectations, and the complexities of love and loss.
- Q: Who are the main characters in 'Elegy for April'? A: The main characters include Quirke, the pathologist, his daughter Phoebe Griffin, and April Latimer, the missing doctor.