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Fools of Fortune

By William Trevor
Introduction by Francine Prose

By William Trevor
Introduction by Francine Prose

By William Trevor
Introduction by Francine Prose

By William Trevor
Introduction by Francine Prose

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Apr 25, 2006 | ISBN 9780143039624

Ebook $12.99

Apr 25, 2006 | ISBN 9781101667217

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    About Fools of Fortune

    Penguin Classics is proud to welcome William Trevor—”Ireland’s answer to Chekhov” (The Boston Globe) and “one of the best writers of our era” (The Washington Post)—to our distinguished list of literary masters. In this award-winning novel, an informer’s body is found on the estate of a wealthy Irish family shortly after the First World War, and an appalling cycle of revenge is set in motion. Led by a zealous sergeant, the Black and Tans set fire to the family home, and only young Willie and his mother escape alive. Fatherless, Willie grows into manhood while his alcoholic mother’s bitter resentment festers. And though he finds love, Willie is unable to leave the terrible injuries of the past behind.

    • First time in Penguin Classics

    • Winner of the Whitbread Novel of the Year Award

    About Fools of Fortune

    Penguin Classics is proud to welcome William Trevor—”Ireland’s answer to Chekhov” (The Boston Globe) and “one of the best writers of our era” (The Washington Post)—to our distinguished list of literary masters. In this award-winning novel, an informer’s body is found on the estate of a wealthy Irish family shortly after the First World War, and an appalling cycle of revenge is set in motion. Led by a zealous sergeant, the Black and Tans set fire to the family home, and only young Willie and his mother escape alive. Fatherless, Willie grows into manhood while his alcoholic mother’s bitter resentment festers. And though he finds love, Willie is unable to leave the terrible injuries of the past behind.

    • First time in Penguin Classics

    • Winner of the Whitbread Novel of the Year Award

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    Also by William Trevor

    Last Stories
    Two Lives
    Selected Stories
    Love and Summer
    Cheating at Canasta
    See all books by William Trevor

    About William Trevor

    William Trevor was born in Mitchelstown, County Cork, and spent his childhood in provincial Ireland. He studied at Trinity College, Dublin. He has written many novels and short story collections and has won many prizes, including the Hawthornden Prize and… More about William Trevor

    About William Trevor

    William Trevor was born in Mitchelstown, County Cork, and spent his childhood in provincial Ireland. He studied at Trinity College, Dublin. He has written many novels and short story collections and has won many prizes, including the Hawthornden Prize and… More about William Trevor

    Product Details

    Category: Fiction Classics | Literary Fiction

    Paperback | $16.00
    Published by Penguin Classics
    Apr 25, 2006 | 224 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | ISBN 9780143039624

    Category: Fiction Classics | Literary Fiction

    Ebook | $12.99
    Published by Penguin Classics
    Apr 25, 2006 | 224 Pages | ISBN 9781101667217
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    “William Trevor at his best.” —The New York Times

    “Arresting, powerful, and indelible. A story of courage and love… as tender and wistful as an Irish lament.” —The Washington Post

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