The Lock-Up

In The Lock-Up, acclaimed author John Banville weaves a complex mystery set in 1950s Dublin, sparked by the mysterious death of young history scholar Rosa Jacobs. As renowned pathologist Dr. Quirke and Detective Inspector St. John Strafford delve into the case, they find themselves entangled with Rosa's journalist sister Molly, who uncovers a pivotal lead tied to a powerful German family with a shadowy past. This ambitious narrative traverses diverse locales, including Italy and war-torn Bavaria, while the detectives' personal lives threaten to complicate the investigation further.