Description
Discover 'The Blackmailer', a potent blend of dark humor and psychological intrigue from acclaimed author Isabel Colegate. This captivating novel, published by Bloomsbury in 2022, showcases a classic tale of manipulation, desire, and the intricate dance of power dynamics. The story centers around Judith Lane, a young widow navigating her complicated life when Baldwin Reeves, an attractive yet morally ambiguous figure, enters her world with revelations about her late husband’s wartime past. As Judith grapples with her growing attraction to Baldwin while fending off the shadows of scandal, the line between love and power blurs in this sharply satirical narrative.
The novel presents a plethora of literary themes, including betrayal, seduction, and the ruthless pursuit of personal gain, making it a must-read for fans of satirical fiction. Isabel Colegate's incisive wit comes alive in vivid prose, offering readers an engaging exploration of human relationships that reveals profound truths about society.
Perfect for book lovers seeking a thought-provoking and entertaining read, 'The Blackmailer' is not just a book—it's a mirror reflecting the complexities of human nature and the twisting paths of love and deceit. Grab your trade paperback copy of this modern classic today and immerse yourself in the wickedly funny and sharply intelligent storytelling that will keep you turning pages into the night.
Delivery Information: This brand new trade paperback edition is available for immediate dispatch. Order now to ensure prompt delivery, so you can dive into Isabel Colegate's brilliant mind without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526615541
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
The glittering, sharp and sinister work of one of our most incisive and wickedly funny satirists; 'Isabel Colegate has no rival' (The Times)
'What we feel for each other is really a passion for power,' said Judith. 'We want to destroy each other by making the other fall in love with us.'
Judith Lane, not-quite-beautiful but charmingly serious, is the young widow of the war hero Anthony Lane, and an editor at the successful if rather rakish publisher Hanescu Lane & Co. Ltd. But one evening the harmonious routine of Judith's life is interrupted when she receives her first visit from Baldwin Reeves, who reveals that Anthony's wartime adventures were not quite as glorious as the newspaper reports would have her believe. To protect Anthony's family from the scandal, Judith reluctantly acquiesces to the repellent but attractive Reeves's demands but both blackmailer and blackmailee soon find themselves out of their depth in ways they could not have anticipated.
Darkly funny, strangely sexy, and glittering with Isabel Colegate's scalpel-sharp wit, The Blackmailer is a savage and sinister comic classic.
The novel presents a plethora of literary themes, including betrayal, seduction, and the ruthless pursuit of personal gain, making it a must-read for fans of satirical fiction. Isabel Colegate's incisive wit comes alive in vivid prose, offering readers an engaging exploration of human relationships that reveals profound truths about society.
Perfect for book lovers seeking a thought-provoking and entertaining read, 'The Blackmailer' is not just a book—it's a mirror reflecting the complexities of human nature and the twisting paths of love and deceit. Grab your trade paperback copy of this modern classic today and immerse yourself in the wickedly funny and sharply intelligent storytelling that will keep you turning pages into the night.
Delivery Information: This brand new trade paperback edition is available for immediate dispatch. Order now to ensure prompt delivery, so you can dive into Isabel Colegate's brilliant mind without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526615541
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
The glittering, sharp and sinister work of one of our most incisive and wickedly funny satirists; 'Isabel Colegate has no rival' (The Times)
'What we feel for each other is really a passion for power,' said Judith. 'We want to destroy each other by making the other fall in love with us.'
Judith Lane, not-quite-beautiful but charmingly serious, is the young widow of the war hero Anthony Lane, and an editor at the successful if rather rakish publisher Hanescu Lane & Co. Ltd. But one evening the harmonious routine of Judith's life is interrupted when she receives her first visit from Baldwin Reeves, who reveals that Anthony's wartime adventures were not quite as glorious as the newspaper reports would have her believe. To protect Anthony's family from the scandal, Judith reluctantly acquiesces to the repellent but attractive Reeves's demands but both blackmailer and blackmailee soon find themselves out of their depth in ways they could not have anticipated.
Darkly funny, strangely sexy, and glittering with Isabel Colegate's scalpel-sharp wit, The Blackmailer is a savage and sinister comic classic.