by David Graham
He has a keen interest in history, economics and current affairs.
David lives with his wife and two young sons in Dublin.
This is his first novel.
acknowledgements
I’d like to thank: The John Murray Show, the RTÉ Guide and Kazoo Independent Publishing Services for running the competition and for providing all the authors with the opportunity.
The judges: Sarah Webb, Ferdia Mac Anna and Bob Johnston for reading the shortlisted entries.
Robert Doran for his brilliant editing and eye for detail. Chenile Keogh for running the project. Vanessa O’Loughlin for answering all my questions and for the invaluable advice.
Helene Graham and Jim Graham for the tireless proofreads. Deirdre McDermott and Brendan Kirwan for reading the drafts and providing encouragement.
And finally, Claire Wright for sharing her medical knowledge.
Any mistakes or inaccuracies are mine alone.
Table of Contents
Title page
Copyright page
Contents
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Author Biography
Acknowledgements