House of Splendid Isolation

House of Splendid Isolation is a 1994 novel by Irish novelist Edna O'Brien. The novel depicts the relations of an Irish Republican Army terrorist and his hostage, an elderly woman. The novel blends an attempt at thriller, with O'Brien's deep exploration of Irish society. Reception of the novel was not very good, especially in comparison to O'Brien's previous novels.

House of Splendid Isolation

House of Splendid Isolation is a 1994 novel by Irish novelist Edna O'Brien. The novel depicts the relations of an Irish Republican Army terrorist and his hostage, an elderly woman. The novel blends an attempt at thriller, with O'Brien's deep exploration of Irish society. Reception of the novel was not very good, especially in comparison to O'Brien's previous novels.