Description
John Banville's "The Untouchable" offers a compelling fictionalized account of Victor Maskell, an art historian whose life is entangled with espionage and deception. Presented as a roman à clef, the novel delves into the complex psyche of a man who navigates a double life, maintaining a public facade while secretly serving as a double agent. Banville masterfully explores themes of betrayal, identity, and the moral compromises of intellectuals, drawing parallels to the real-life Cambridge spy saga. The narrative probes how Maskell remains seemingly untouched by the consequences of his actions, even as those closest to him are affected.
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paperback
Picador
Published Jan 1, 1997
405 pages
ISBN: 9780330339315
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First Published
1997
Language
eng
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