The Book of Evidence
Chapter Book · 1989

The Book of Evidence

By John Banville

A cultured exile's desperate quest for funds spirals into murder.

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220 pages

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Freddie Montgomery, a cultured exile, faces a dire situation when his family is held as collateral for a debt. Returning to Ireland, his quest for money takes a dark turn, leading to murder. In a chilling confession, Freddie reveals the events that drove him to kill, not to prove innocence, but to expose the unsettling truth of his actions. As he navigates his own moral abyss, the question remains: what drives a man to murder simply because he can? This gripping tale explores the depths of human nature and the chilling consequences of desperation.

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Paperback
Pages
220
Audience
Adult
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Book details

Publication
Published
August 27, 1997
First published
January 1, 1989
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780749390440

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