Description
Set against the political tensions of the late 1950s, this sophisticated novel follows Mary van der Linden as her life in Washington is unsettled by the arrival of Frank Renzo, an ambitious journalist whose presence challenges her marriage and loyalties. As Cold War intrigue draws the characters from diplomatic circles in Washington to Moscow and New York, private desires become entangled with public duty. Exploring love, betrayal, ambition, and the moral compromises of an era shaped by suspicion, the story combines intimate emotional drama with a sweeping portrait of international politics. Elegant and psychologically perceptive, it showcases a richly atmospheric style and a keen understanding of the pressures beneath polished social worlds.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage
Published Jan 7, 2003
368 pages
ISBN: 9780375704567
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Details
First Published
1999
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for On Green Dolphin Street by Sebastian Faulks.