Description
On the eve of a long-awaited wedding, Edward and Marian’s plans are abruptly thrown into turmoil by a sudden, unsettling event—one that ripples outward to the friends who have helped make their union possible. As the night unfolds, the mysterious presence of Jackson, a servant who seems to know more than he should, draws everyone into uncomfortable self-examination and forces them to confront the motives, loyalties, and quiet deceptions beneath their affection. With Iris Murdoch’s signature blend of psychological insight and moral inquiry, the story explores how love, duty, and truth collide when appearances can no longer hold. Set against a charged midsummer atmosphere, it becomes a compelling study of conscience—where the real dilemma is not what happened, but what it reveals about who we are.
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paperback
Chatto & Windus
Published Jan 1, 1995
249 pages
ISBN: 0701165111
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First Published
1995
Language
eng
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