Book review: Golden Hill

The pure raw delight that Golden Hill manages to conjure pretty much immediately is testament to author Francis Spufford’s love of the 18th century novel and his ability to create a Manhattan Island pulsing with energy and danger.

Sat, 18 Mar, 2017 - 00:00

Review: Paul Ring

Francis Spufford

Faber & Faber, €12

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