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  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