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Lawrence Durrell

Justine : Introduced by André Aciman Paperback Book

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Classic wartime romance
Seductive literary fiction
Introduction by acclaimed author
Compelling tangled love affair
Portable paperback format
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Rediscover one of the twentieth centurys greatest romances this seductive tale of four tangled lovers in wartime Egypt, introduced by Andr Aciman (Call Me By Your Name and Find Me), is wonderful (Elif Shafak)I remembered Justine saying harshly as she lay in bed We use each other like axes to cut down the ones we really love.Alexandria the great winepress of love. Trams, palm trees, and watermelon stalls lie honeybathed in sunlight in darkened bedrooms, sweaty lovers unfurl. But in a world trembling on the brink of war, passion and death are inextricable. When a penniless schoolteacher begins an affair with Justine a married Egyptian lady of unparalleled glamour their partners are sucked into a whirlpool of jealousy and violence. One of the worlds greatest romances, rich in political and sexual intrigue, Lawrence Durrells scandalous investigation of modern love set the world alight in 1957 and as Andr Aciman reveals it burns just as brightly today.What Readers Are SayingSometimes you discover a new author and know youre going to be friends for life ... One of the most beautiful books Ive ever read.I absolutely adored this book ... I felt sucked into it with an amazing force by the beauty of the words ... The backdrop of 1930s Egypts literary circles and bohemian relationships is mesmerising ... Breathtaking.Shimmering and dreamlike ... One of the most beautifully written books Ive read ... All of life is here cant wait for the next one.Lush, brutal, beautiful ......

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Binding: Paperback;304 pages; Publisher: Faber and Faber Ltd; Classification: FA; Weight: 372 g; Dimensions: 131 x 197 x 25

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