April in Spain
First edition cover (hardcover) | |
| Author | John Banville |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
Publication date | October 5, 2021 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, Paperback) |
| Pages | 320 |
| ISBN | 9781335471406 |
| Preceded by | Snow |
| Followed by | The Lock-Up |
April in Spain is a novel by Irishman John Banville, first published in October 2021 by Hanover Square Press. The novel, a mystery, takes place in the 1960s. Pathologist Quirke and his wife travel from Ireland to holiday in Spain. While vacationing, Quirke recognizes a woman as someone presumed murdered in Ireland, but whose body was never found. He sets off an investigation to uncover the woman's identity with the help of his daughter. The book received generally favorable reviews.