An artists colony is a false paradise for a frustrated writer in this witty, knowing, and perceptive novel from a Pulitzer Prizewinning author (The New Yorker). The mansion is called Illyria, but for the writers and artists who flock there each summer, its a Garden of Eden where every artistic curiosity is explored. Away from family, friends, and ordinary responsibilities, the creative spirit can flower, nurtured by the company of other artistic souls. Janet Belle Smiths husband doesnt understand why she cant write at homeor really, for that matter, why she must write at allbut for Janet, the reason is clear Only in Illyria can she be herself. But as the writer mingles with her fellow artistsincluding a Marxist novelist, a Beat poet, and a wildman sculptorshe begins to fear that the real her isnt who she expected, and Illyria is not the peaceful kingdom it appears to be. This creative paradise is rotting from the inside out, and if Janet doesnt move quickly, shell be trapped in the rubble when the walls come tumbling down. From the National Book Awardshortlisted author of Foreign Affairs, this humorous story goes down pleasantly, like a glass of lemonade (The New York Times).

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