![]() Gerry, once an architect, is forgetful and set in his ways. Their relationship seems easy, familiar - but over its course we discover the deep uncertainties between them. A retired couple, Gerry and Stella, travel to Amsterdam for a holiday to refresh the senses, do some sightseeing and generally take stock of their lives. ![]() Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.Ĭompact Disc. It is also a profound examination of human love and how we live together - a chamber piece of resonance and power. Bernard MacLaverty is a master storyteller, and this is the essential MacLaverty novel: compassionate observation, elegant writing and a heartrending story. As their vacation comes to an end, we understand how far apart they are - and can only watch as they struggle to save themselves. ![]() Things are not helped by memories that resurface of a troubled time in their native Ireland. ![]() Stella is tired of his lifestyle and angry at his constant undermining of her religious faith. ![]() ![]()
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