Fools of Fortune by William Trevor
"Fools of Fortune" is a tragic tale that follows the lives of the Quinton family, an Anglo-Irish family living in Ireland, during the early 20th century. The family's fortune takes a turn for the worse after a devastating fire, believed to be an act of revenge by Irish nationalists, claims the lives of several family members. The surviving members are left to grapple with their loss, guilt, and the political turmoil of their time, leading to a cycle of self-destruction and a desperate search for redemption.
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- Published
- 1983
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 207
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 28th on Top 50 Irish Novels (James Joyce Center with The Irish Times)
- 6195th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Costa Book Award - Best Novel (Costa Coffee)