The Quality of Mercy by Barry Unsworth
With historical sweep and deep pathos, Barry explores the struggles of five men from different societal positions whose mutual interactions affect their destinies
Updated November 2, 2012
This sequel to Sacred Hunger follows several men during the Industrial Revolution — capitalist, fugitive, miner, slave, aristocrat. As each tries to escape his position, their paths cross and destinies are altered.
The Quality of Mercy, Barry Unsworth, $29.
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