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Gone

A Novel
Pages
256
Published
2002
Language
English

Synopsis

Disillusioned with his marriage and haunted by personal tragedy, Stephen, a young Dubliner, seeks a fresh start in New York. He quickly becomes entangled in an intense affair with an older, independent woman, Holfy. However, Stephen finds himself unable to escape his past ties, leading to a divided life and a deepening sense of dislocation as his new relationship frays. He must confront an unraveling identity and a longing for a home that seems to no longer exist.

About the author

M
Martin Roper

Martin Roper is an Irish writer known for his collection Full Frontal Fiction. He writes novels and short stories that focus on the humor and difficulty of modern life. His prose is lean and stays focused on the

Characters

King StephenProtagonist
HolfySupporting
Dame UrsulaSupporting
All characters in Gone