Deluxe Edition of Lost Time/逝去的旧时光 精装

This book is a novel by Irish author Sebastian Barry. Published in early 2023, it was shortlisted for the 2023 Man Booker Prize. The story revolves around Tom Keitel, a retired police officer who one day receives a plea for help from two former colleagues to solve an old case: uncovering a hidden crime. Barry's exploration of this theme is both powerful and heartbreaking, revealing a painful part of Irish history and its devastating impact on those involved. The author seamlessly weaves historical elements into the narrative, adding depth and realism to the story.

本书是爱尔兰作家塞巴斯蒂安·巴里的长篇小说。小说发表于2023年初, 入选了2023年布克文学奖长名单。故事围绕着汤姆·凯特尔展开, 他是一名退休警察, 有天他忽然在某天接到两位前同事的求助, 希望他能帮忙侦破一幢旧案: 揭发一桩隐秘罪行。巴里对这一主题的探索既有力量, 又令人心碎, 揭示了爱尔兰历史中令人痛苦的一部分, 以及它对涉及者产生的毁灭性影响。作者无缝地将历史元素融入叙事中, 为故事增添了深度和真实感。