The Black Brook by Tom Drury
In this darkly comedic tale, a former insurance fraud investigator finds himself entangled in a web of personal and professional chaos after fleeing to a small New England town with his wife and daughter. As he attempts to start anew, his past misdeeds and a cast of eccentric characters, including a mysterious woman and a quirky local priest, converge to disrupt his quest for redemption. The narrative weaves through themes of identity, morality, and the complexities of human relationships, all set against a backdrop of small-town intrigue and unexpected twists.
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- Published
- 1998
- Nationality
- American
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- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- English
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