New York: M. Evans; distributed in association with Lippincott, Philadelphia, [1973]. First Edition, First Printing. 284 pages 22 cm Fine in near fine(+) to fine(-) jacket. Minor soiling (small spots) to jacket. Hardcover. ISBN: 9780871311122, 0871311127
"A beautiful and frightening story," —Ring Lardner Jr. / Shaun Herron was a Northern Irish author and playwright known for his novels, short stories, and dramatic works. Born in 1912, Herron wrote a range of works that explored political and social tensions, often with a sharp eye on the nuances of human nature. “The Whore-Mother,” which delves into the conflict in Northern Ireland through the lens of personal betrayal and political intrigue. Herron was recognized for his ability to blend action with deep psychological portraits of his characters, reflecting his interest in the complexities of the human experience. He died in 1989. —paraphrased from The Oxford Companion to Irish Literature. // Ireland, IRA. Fiction, Mystery fiction
