by John Fowles
First published 1999
In The Ebony Tower, John Fowles weaves a tapestry of five captivating short stories that blur the lines between dreams and waking life. From a reclusive artist's secluded manor to a couple's erotic encounter in the woods, these narratives pull readers into worlds where the unexpected lurks around every corner. With Fowles's signature style, the stories explore the complex, often contradictory relationships between love, power, and personal freedom. At the heart of each tale lies an emotional core that lingers long after the final page.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: blurred-lines, unreliable-narrator
313 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown Paperbacks