Description
In the shadow of World War II London, George Harvey Bone, a man adrift in mental anguish, finds his existence consumed by an obsessive, unrequited love for the manipulative Netta Longdon. This novel plunges into the dark corners of a romantically thwarted mind, charting George's descent as Netta relentlessly exploits his affections. Patrick Hamilton masterfully crafts a portrait of desperation and delusion, exploring themes of unrequited love, exploitation, and the chilling path to violence. It is a mournful and atmospheric tale of a man's inability to escape the grip of his own obsessions.
Available Editions
paperback
Europa Editions
Published Jan 1, 2006
334 pages
ISBN: 9781933372068
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Details
First Published
1941
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Hangover Square by Patrick Hamilton.