"Old Filth" is a novel written by Jane Gardam and published in 2004. The story follows the life of Sir Edward Feathers, a retired judge known as "Old Filth" (Failed In London Try Hong Kong). The novel explores Sir Edward's early life as an orphan growing up in Malaysia and his subsequent career as a successful barrister in Hong Kong. As he reflects on his past, Sir Edward comes to terms with the traumas and losses that have shaped his life and career, including the death of his wife and the estrangement of his only daughter. Along the way, he reconnects with old acquaintances and confronts the secrets and betrayals that have haunted him for decades. The novel is a poignant and nuanced exploration of memory, identity, and the power of the past to shape the present. Gardam's prose is elegant and understated, imbuing even the smallest moments with depth and meaning. "Old Filth" is a masterful work of fiction that resonates long after the final page.
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