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An Irish family secret revealed

December 13, 2011December 14, 2011 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 1 Comment

Brian Moore's novel "The Mangan Inheritance" was published this year by the New York Review Books Classics Series. Set in New York City, Montreal and Drishane, Ireland, it's a good one, with rich characterization and a stunning conclusion.

A female assassin in this noir classic

April 12, 2011April 12, 2011 ~ The Longest Chapter

Jean-Patrick Manchette's 1977 novel "Fatale" arrived in the mail. Here's why (you can do this, too) plus a brief summary of what the murderous vixen is up to.

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