The Past

(Paperback)

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In this brilliant novel, a man searches for the truth about his parentage. His grandmother was a flamboyantly bad actress at the Abbey Theatre, married to a Free State hero. Slowly he uncovers more of his history. The pieces of the past begin to fit together, and the truth of his family is revealed...

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'Exquisite. beautifully written' -- Times Literary Supplement 'A haunting experience' -- The Daily Telegraph 'A wonderful Irish novel' -- New York Times 'One of the most original talents to emerge in the last decade' -- The Spectator

Author Bio

Neil Jordan is the author of three acclaimed novels and an award-winning collection of stories, all of which are available in John Murray paperback. His most recent novel, SHADE, is published in paperback alongside THE PAST. As a director, his films include 'The Company of Wolves', 'Mona Lisa', 'The End of the Affair', and 'The Crying Game', which won him an Oscar for Best Screenplay.