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The idea for Vanessa Ronan’s debut came from a news report about a man from a small town who, having committed a horrible crime and shown no remorse, was going back, writes Sue Leonard.

Sat, 02 Jul, 2016 - 01:00

Review: Sue Leonard

Vanessa Ronan

Penguin Ireland, €17.99;

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