Description
Set against the vibrant yet often bizarre backdrop of 1950s literary London, this novel plunges into a world of struggling publishers, aspiring writers, and the pervasive atmosphere of envy and paranoia. The story follows Mrs. Hawkins, an editor navigating the treacherous currents of the book industry, while simultaneously becoming entangled in a sinister plot to drive a fellow lodger to the brink of madness. Muriel Spark masterfully weaves a tale of love, fraud, and the darker aspects of human nature, all delivered with her signature wit and sharp observation. This deliciously enjoyable story offers a perfectly constructed narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.
Available Editions
paperback
New Directions Publishing
Published Dec 15, 2012
118 pages
ISBN: 9780811220149
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Details
First Published
1988
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark.