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The Leavetaking

John McGahern

Narrated by Patrick Moy

Released
October 2, 2026
Length
6 hrs 17 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Faber & Faber
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This haunting novel by acclaimed Irish writer John McGahern follows a pivotal day in the life of a young Catholic schoolteacher in Ireland, who returns from London with a new marriage and faces potential dismissal. Through recollections of their past, the story explores themes of guilt, duty, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment, offering a compelling and beautifully crafted narrative.
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