When All is Said: Five toasts. Five people. One lifetime.

In "The Bartender," John Banville tells the story of 84-year-old Maurice Hannigan, who is alone at a bar in a small Irish town. Over the course of the evening, he raises five toasts to the five people who have meant the most to him, revealing the life of one man through unspoken joy and regret, a secret tragedy, and a fierce love that never found its voice. The book has received critical acclaim, with critics describing it as a rare jewel, a genuine page-turner, and a story to savour and pass on.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 272 pages
\n Publication date: 27 June 2019
\n Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
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The Number One Irish Bestseller
Winner of the Sunday Independent Newcomer of the Year Award
Shortlisted for the 2021 Dublin Literary Award

A rare jewel
John Banville
A genuine page-turner
Donal Ryan

This is how you tell a story
Cecelia Ahern

At the bar of a grand hotel in a small Irish town sits 84-year-old Maurice Hannigan. He's alone, as usual - though tonight is anything but.

Over the course of this evening, he will raise five toasts to the five people who have meant the most to him. Through these stories - of unspoken joy and regret, a secret tragedy kept hidden, a fierce love that never found its voice - the life of one man will powerfully and poignantly be laid bare.

A book to savour and pass on. An absolute joy
Sunday Mirror

A rich and moving story, a poetic voice, and unforgettable character in Maurice
Elle

\n Weight: 218g\n
Dimension: 197 x 132 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781473683020\n \n