Mr. Flood's Last Resort: A Novel
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- Synopsis
- “[A] murder mystery about an Irish caregiver and her client, a cantankerous, widowed hoarder . . . [a] darkly comic sensibility [and] plenty of twists.” —Publishers WeeklyFinalist, Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year AwardMaud Drennan is a dedicated caregiver whose sunny disposition masks a deep sadness. A tragic childhood event left her haunted, in the company of a cast of prattling saints who pop in and out of her life like tourists. Other than visiting her agoraphobic neighbor, Maud keeps to herself, finding solace in her work and in her humble existence—until she meets Mr. Flood.Cathal Flood is a menace by all accounts. The lone occupant of a Gothic mansion crawling with feral cats, he has been waging war against his son’s attempts to put him into an old-age home and sent his last caretaker running for the madhouse. But Maud is this impossible man’s last chance: If she can help him get the house in order, he just might be able to stay. So the unlikely pair begins to cooperate, bonding over their shared love of Irish folktales and mutual dislike of Mr. Flood’s overbearing son.Examining the space between sin and sainthood, Mr. Flood’s Last Resort “perfectly balances tragedy with dark comedy. . . . the dialogue crackles and every detail enchants” (Shelf Awareness).“Will appeal to fans of Tana French and Sophie Hannah, as it charms and unsettles in equal measure.” —BookPage“The author of Himself has prepared a fine Irish feast for the literary crowd; she simultaneously delights and appalls with her odd and troubled characters, never resorting to formula.” —Library Journal“[A] charming mix of magic and mystery . . . wrapped around a tale of family love and dysfunction . . . The action-packed climax leaves us with the whiff of a sequel. We can only hope it will come soon.” —Minneapolis Star TribunePublished in the UK under the title The Hoarder
- Copyright:
- 2017
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 351 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781501180651
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781501180644
- Publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- Date of Addition:
- 04/12/24
- Copyrighted By:
- Jess Kidd
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Horror, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Humor
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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