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A writer of detective fiction who has not recovered from the loss of his wife becomes involved in the life of a neighbor's family.
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- Blaise: Add a description of this character.
- Harriet
- Edgar Demarnay
- David
- Emily Mchugh
- Luca
- Sophie
- Constance Pinn
- Kiki St Loy
- Adrian
- Magnus Bowles
- Milo Fane
- Little Bilham
- Richardson
- Mockingham
- Dr Ainsley
- Mrs Placid
- Buffy
- Mr Small
- Monty
- Maurice Guimarron
- Mr Lockett
Quotes edit
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“'What is God?''‘God is the spirit of goodness,’ ... ‘He is the spirit of love which we all have in our hearts.’‘Is he in my heart?'Yes. Whenever you love somebody or want to do something good'”
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“‘You can do something. You can be just a little gentle and kind.’‘It would be sheer hypocrisy.’‘Be a hypocrite then. To ape goodness is a bit of the battle. It may even be even half of it.’”
Edgar/ David
Authors & Contributors edit
- Iris Murdoch (Author)
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Original Language: English
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Publication Date: 1974
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Publication Date: 1974
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Awards edit
- Whitbread Literary Award (1974: Novel)
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- Dewey: 823.914
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