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‘Ancient Light’ is as near perfect as a novel can be

‘Ancient Light’ is Booker winner John Banville’s 19th novel, but he tells Sue Leonard he still hopes he will eventually write the perfect book

‘Ancient Light’ is as near perfect as a novel can be

Sat, 14 Jul, 2012 - 01:00

Sue Leonard

Ancient Light

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