The Cure by Carlo Gebler

The Cure by Carlo Gebler

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An historical novel of sexual hysteria, poisonous fantasy and the abuse of power, based on the trial in Ireland of Martin Cleary for the murder of his wife in 1895. His defence was that he was attempting to exorcise a fairy possession first by gentle means and finally by fire.

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The Cure by Carlo Gebler

An historical novel of sexual hysteria, poisonous fantasy and the abuse of power, based on the trial in Ireland of Martin Cleary for the murder of his wife in 1895. His defence was that he was attempting to exorcise a fairy possession first by gentle means and finally by fire.
Carlo Gebler is the author of several novels and two works of non-fiction. He co-produced and directed the acclaimed BBC2 series PLAIN TALES FROM NORTHERN IRELAND and the recent A LITTLE LOCAL DIFFICULTY.
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ISBN 13 9780349106489
ISBN 10 0349106487
Title The Cure
Author Carlo Gebler
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Year published 1995-09-07
Number of pages 306
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