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He is the author of nine novels, two collections of short stories, and a number of bestselling works of nonfiction. He was recently voted irish writer of the decade by. Spanning 25 years, the thrill of it all rewinds and fastforwards through an evocative soundtrack of struggle and laughter. Divorced, his careers in chaos, and the last thing he needs this christmas even is a strange woman collapsed. A guide to redemption falls by joseph oconnor for book. Cara truman is a pint size pistol whose inquisitive nature has gotten her into tr.
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