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Faithful Place

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Faithful Place by Tana French is a gripping crime novel in which detective Frank Mackey is pulled back into his past when his childhood sweetheart, who vanished years ago, is unexpectedly found dead. As he travels back to his old neighbourhood, long-buried tensions and secrets come to the surface, leading Frank into both a personal and professional investigation that challenges his perceptions of family and trust.
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You might like this book if you enjoy delving into the complexities of family dynamics set against the backdrop of a gripping mystery. This story offers a rich blend of suspense and character exploration, as it follows a detective who's drawn back into his tumultuous past while solving a mysterious disappearance. With its intricate plot and atmospheric setting, it promises to keep crime and thriller enthusiasts captivated.

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Faithful Place

A compelling psychological mystery from one of the most exciting new voices in crime fiction.

A compelling psychological mystery from one of the most exciting new voices in crime fiction.

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The course of Frank Mackey's life was set by one defining moment when he was nineteen. The moment his girlfriend, Rosie Daly, failed to turn up for their rendezvous in Faithful Place, failed to run away with him to London as they had planned. Frank never heard from her again.

Twenty years on, Frank is still in Dublin, working as an undercover cop. He's cut all ties with his dysfunctional family. Until his sister calls to say that Rosie's suitcase has been found.

Frank embarks on a journey into his past that demands he reevaluate everything he believes to be true.

Series: Dublin Murder Squad

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Faithful Place by Tana French has been praised for its gripping narrative and masterful character development. Reviewers commend French's exceptional portrayal of dysfunctional family dynamics and authentic dialogue, particularly the vivid depiction of Dublin. The novel hooks readers from the outset and is lauded for its black humour and unputdownable quality.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340977620

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Tana French grew up in Ireland, Italy, the United States and Malawi. Her first novel, IN THE WOODS, was published in 2007: it won the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity and Barry awards for Best First Novel and the IVCA Clarion Award for Best Fiction. IN THE WOODS and her other two novels, THE LIKENESS and FAITHFUL PLACE, were all New York Times bestsellers. She lives in Dublin with her husband and daughter. Visit Tana's website at www.tanafrench.com

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