First published 1992
Anthony Farrant is a drifter with a knack for trouble. When his twin sister Kate lands him a job as a bodyguard for the wealthy Krogh, Anthony sees a chance at stability. But as he's drawn deeper into Krogh's shadowy world, Anthony's web of lies unravels, and he must confront the dark impulses that have long ruled his life. In this tense psychological thriller, Graham Greene explores the limits of morality and the human capacity for self-destruction.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, crime, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, moral-ambiguity, unreliable-narrator
Setting: London
Period: 1950s
274 pages · Hardcover · William Heinemann Ltd