THE NUMBER ONE IRISH BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE SUNDAY INDEPENDENT NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR AWARDSHORTLISTED 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 AhernAt 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