Truth or fiction - Jennifer Johnston

A brilliant story of the secrets we keep.

When journalist Caroline Wallace is asked to go toDublinto meet Desmond Fitzmaurice, a literary giant of the thirties, she finds it hard to care about a writer whose star faded a very long time ago.And, although interviewing Desmond seems like a timely escape from the pressures of London, not to mention a startling marriage proposal, it's hard to believe this charming old man's past contains 'lots of sex and some violence' as he promises.But beneath the surface of Desmond's quiet life lies a story more mysterious than Caroline ever bargained for...