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April in Spain

A Strafford and Quirke Murder Mystery

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April in Spain

By: John Banville
Narrated by: Stanley Townsend
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The sumptuous, propulsive, sun-kissed follow up to the bestselling Snow, from the Booker Prize winning author

'He wanted to know who she was, and why he was convinced he had some unremembered connection with her. It was as simple as that. But he knew it wasn't. It wasn't simple at all.'

When Dublin pathologist Quirke glimpses a familiar face while on holiday with his wife, it's hard, at first, to tell whether his imagination is just running away with him. Could she really be who he thinks she is, and have a connection with a crime that nearly brought ruin to an Irish political dynasty?

Unable to ignore his instincts, Quirke makes a call back home and Detective St John Strafford is soon dispatched to Spain. But he's not the only one on route: as a terrifying hitman hunts down his prey, they are all set for a brutal showdown.

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My first Banville novel and won't be my last. Solid storyline, crafted with an exceptional balance of pathos and wry humour.
Narration was also first class.

Engrossing

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John Banville is a master with words. His character development, story outline and settings are immaculate!!

Great charactisation, great settings, great story

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Oh John Banville is such a special writer. I love his work. Love his work.

Now this is a well written book and a terrific story

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