The Story of the Night

''Beautiful . . . a thriller, a love story and much more'' Roddy Doyle

''A remarkable achievement . . . [a] sheer pleasure to read'' The Sunday Times

Richard Garay lives alone with his mother in Buenos Aires, hiding his sexuality from her and the world. Stifled by a job he despises, he finds himself willing to take considerable risks. Set in Argentina in a time of great change, The Story of the Night by Colm Tóibín is a powerful and moving novel about sex, death, and a man who, as the Falklands War is fought and lost, finds his own way to emerge into the world.