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When Salamander Quinn decides to liberate all the lost souls at St. Job's Infirmary, he embarks on a Kafkaesque journey. Just before Christmas, his plans are further complicated by the arrival of a mystery woman, who sets in motion a chain of startling events. Faced with mounting odds, as his past comes back to haunt him, he struggles to prevail. As Easter approaches, plans are afoot to move everyone at St. Job's to the new Anna Livia hospital, the brainchild of the Minister for health. At St. Job's plans to implement a new technique for memory loss are postponed.
At Whitsun the new Anna Livia hospital is opened. Chaos reigns. To the amazement of the Hospital Fathers, there is talk of a nurses' strike. With the Health Service in crisis and Dublin in the grip of global warming, Salamander risks all to attain his goal.
As Michaelmas draws near, he is inspired by former heroes like Scipio Africanus, for whom surprise was the greatest form of attack. Amidst mounting pressure, Salamander presses onwards, planning to celebrate Halloween with his own brand of fireworks. Powerful forces determine his ultimate destiny as he makes his final journey.
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