1996 novel by Patrick McGrath (6)

I believe the answer is:

asylum

(Other definitions for asylum that I've seen before include "'Refuge, sanctuary (6)'" , "Protection given to political refugee" , "Sanctuary or institution for mentally ill" , "Shelter for refugees" , "Refugee's protection" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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