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Classics/modern classics The day of the owl
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- ISBN: 9781847089250
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In the piazza, a man lies dead. No one will say if they witnessed his killing. This presents a challenge to the investigating officer, a man who earnestly believes in the values of a democratic and modern society. Indeed, his enquiries are soon blocked off by wall of silence and vested interests; he must work against the very community to save it and expose the truth.The narrative moves on two levels: that of the investigator, who reveals a chain of savage crimes; and that of the bystanders and watchers, of those complicit with secret power, whose gossipy, furtive conversations have only one end: to stop the truth coming out. This novel about the mafia is also a mesmerizing demonstration of how that organization sustains itself. It is both a beautifully, tautly written story and a brave act of denunciation.
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Title details
| Series | Classics/modern classics | Title | The day of the owl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Italian | Language | English |
| Market | Adolescent/Adult | Level | Fluent/native speakers |
| Publication Date | January 2014 | Authors | Leonardo Sciascia |
| Binding | Paperback | Pages | 272 |
| Size(mm) | N/A | Weight (gms) | 96 |
| ESB Code | 55123 | ISBN | 9781847089250 |
| Inspection Copy | No | Delivery | Out of stock - expected on 26/04/2021 if you order today |
| Price | £9.99 | ||
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