Dimensions
129 x 197 x 25mm
A story of desire, delusion and social disintegration.
Harvey Rolfe's modest inheritance allows him to live quietly on the edge of the social and commercial bustle of London. But despite his efforts at detachment, books and private pleasure provide him with no real refuge. Bankruptcy and suicide bring the world's tumult to his door, together with Alma Frothingham.
Their desire for a simple life does not remain mutual for long. Alma's dream of success as a professional violinist draws her into a confusion of blackmail and powerful sexual jealousy. Harvey is forced to follow as their marriage is poisoned by self-deception and the struggle to survive in the whirlpool of a chaotic decadent world.
The only paperback edition available, with introduction, notes, selected criticism, further reading, text summary and chronology of Gissling's life and times.
