The Death of Noah Glass

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The Death of Noah Glass
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First edition
Author Gail Jones
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
Genre Novel
Publisher Text, Australia
Publication date
2018
Media typePrint (Paperback)
ISBN 9781925603408
Preceded by A Guide to Berlin  

The Death of Noah Glass (2018) is a novel by Australian author Gail Jones.

Contents

Plot summary

The Death of Noah Glass concerns three main characters: the eponymous Noah Glass and his children Evie and Martin. Noah has been found dead face down in the communal swimming pool at his apartment complex. Evie and Martin reconnect as a result, and are caught off guard when local police come with questions about their father's alleged involvement in an international art heist.

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