The Story of Lucy Gault
by William Trevor · first published 2002
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"Captain Gault had seen off the three intruders easily enough. They had come in the night with the intention of firing the house, but a single shot had sent them scuttling back into the darkness. One, though, had been wounded and for that the Gaults were not forgiven: sooner or later there would be trouble again. Other big-house families had been driven out - the Morells from Clashmore, the Gouvernets, the Priors, the Swifts. It was time to go too.". "But Lucy, soon to be nine, the only child of the household, could not bear the thought of leaving Lahardane. Her world was the old house itse
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on “Ask HN: Which are the most interesting books you have read in 2022?” ↗…to see Trevor mentioned here. He was one of the great short story writers, and deserves more attention. Also worth mentioning that while most known for his short stories, Trevor's novels (including The Story of Lucy Gault and The Children of Dynmouth) are also fantastic. Also worth mentioning in the same breath is Alice Munro — the "Canadian William Trevor", perhaps?
on “The Swimmer (1964)” ↗