The novel’s protagonist, Cyril Avery, is at the mercy of fortune and coincidence, spending a lifetime coming to know himself & where he came from, while struggling for an identity, home, country, & much more. In this novel  we are shown the story of Ireland from the 1940s to today through the eyes of one ordinary man, reminding us all of the redemptive power of the human spirit.  Reminder that Giovanni's Room offers a 10% discount if you let them know you're buying for the book club.

 Join our book club for commitment-phobes. Each month there’s a new genre with many titles, available for free.  Come every time or drop in when a selection intrigues you. All are LGBTQ-related & readers will be invited to discuss them in person & online beforehand.