Book Description
A beautitul woman in her early thirties, Mary Lavery, nee Dunne lives in New York and is happily married to a much feted British playing playwright. But before this there have been other lives, two previous husbands, and a Catholic girlhood filled with suppressed passion. A brief encounter with an old friend brings back a sudden flood of memories from the past - memories which confuse and disturb...
Female desire and sexuality, and the elusive nature of identity are brilliantly explored in this novel which glimmers with insight and truth. --Ce texte fait référence à une édition épuisée ou non disponible de ce titre.
Publisher comments
'An extraordinary piece of feminine characterisation.' - Sunday Times
'I can think of no other living male novelist who writes about women with such sympathy and understanding.' - Times Literary Supplement
'As complex and satisfying as anything Moore has yet done.' - Observer
'One of the truest and most awesome books read.' - Scotsman --Ce texte fait référence à une édition épuisée ou non disponible de ce titre.
