The Books Quiz: Who is Cal’s lover in Bernard MacLaverty’s Troubles novel?

A query featuring the 10 writers shortlisted for Belfast Linen Hall’s ‘Book of the Century’

John Lynch and Helen Mirren in the film version of Bernard MacLaverty’s Cal

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