Mr. Stephen is a very respected Dublin lawyer at the top of his profession. Suddenly a snake in the grass appears in his life--a blackmailer who is capable of ruining his reputation by telling about a small but legally problematic slip-up Mr Stephen has made.
The author writes elegantly and insightfully about his characters, with a subdued sense of humor and compassion. All his novels are very much recommended. Few write nowadays with such intelligence and wit, not to mention literary grace. The book has a different title in English and American editions, which is why I ended up with 2 copies. (The other title is The Minister for Justice.)
The author writes elegantly and insightfully about his characters, with a subdued sense of humor and compassion. All his novels are very much recommended. Few write nowadays with such intelligence and wit, not to mention literary grace. The book has a different title in English and American editions, which is why I ended up with 2 copies. (The other title is The Minister for Justice.)
