First published 1989
Graham Greene's "Yours etc." follows the unraveling life of Maurice Bendrix, a disillusioned writer trapped in a loveless marriage. When he accidentally encounters his former mistress, their rekindled passion forces him to confront the lies and betrayals that tore them apart years ago. As Bendrix digs deeper into the past, he uncovers a web of deception that threatens to destroy everything he thought he knew. In this poignant exploration of love, loss, and the power of the past, Greene masterfully captures the bittersweet ache of longing and the quiet desperation of the human condition.
Genres: fiction, drama, romance, literary-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Period: 20th century
269 pages · Hardcover · Lester & Orpen Dennys