
Robert Riordan
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Robert Riordan is a central figure in Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, where his mysterious disappearance during a heatwave in 1976 triggers a family reunion, compelling his three adult children to confront their complex dynamics while supporting their mother.
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Robert Riordan is a newly retired Irish Londoner who goes missing, prompting a family crisis.
More heartache than Hamnet?: Maggie O’Farrell’s best books – ranked! | FictionThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-02-16











