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Evolving at a stately but plausible pace, Sebastian Barry’s new book encompasses a great deal of Irish social history in a gripping and realistic manner.
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Unusually varied list also includes Jonathan Escoffery’s debut, If I Survive You
The Irish novelist and playwright on the positives of ageing, his struggles with depression and a golden age of Irish writing
From a tale of Helen of Troy's murderous sister to a thrilling psychological debut, check out our critics' picks of the best new books to read this weekend.
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