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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
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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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