Old Filth
Book • 1999
Old Filth follows Sir Edward Feathers, a retired judge nicknamed 'Old Filth' (Failed In London, Try Hong Kong), as he reflects on his life from colonial Malaya to his career in Hong Kong and retirement in Dorset.
The narrative delves into his traumatic childhood, including the loss of his mother, distant father, and foster care in Wales, which shaped his emotionally reserved personality.
Through fragmented memories, the story reveals how his past influences his relationships and professional life, culminating in a poignant exploration of identity and legacy.
The narrative delves into his traumatic childhood, including the loss of his mother, distant father, and foster care in Wales, which shaped his emotionally reserved personality.
Through fragmented memories, the story reveals how his past influences his relationships and professional life, culminating in a poignant exploration of identity and legacy.
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Kirsty Wark as a prolific novelist and short story writer whose novel "Old Filth" is best known.
Kirsty Wark as a prolific novelist and short story writer whose novel "Old Filth" is best known.
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