Balthazar: Introduced by Alaa Al Aswany

In the second installment of the Alexandria Quartet, an exiled Anglo-Irish schoolteacher unravels his erotic obsession with two women while becoming entangled in a mysterious murder plot. The novel is a masterpiece of political and sexual intrigue, and was praised by critics as a brave and brazen work.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2021
Publisher: Faber & Faber

Lose yourself in the captivating political intrigue and tangled love affairs of wartime Egypt: Lawrence Durrell's epic modern classic, introduced by Alaa Al Aswany (bestselling author of The Yacoubian Building). Every interpretation of reality is based upon a unique position, and as the threat of world war looms over the city of Alexandria, an exiled Anglo-Irish schoolteacher unravels his erotic obsession with two women: Melissa, a fragile dancer, and Justine, a glamorous married Egyptian woman. Through conversations with Balthazar, a doctor and mystic, these intricate love affairs are cast in an ominous, sinister new light, as his private fixations become entangled with a mysterious murder plot. One of the twentieth century's greatest masterpieces, rich in political and sexual intrigue, Lawrence Durrell's investigation of modern love in the Alexandria Quartet set the world alight. Published in 1958, a year after the sensational Justine, the kaleidoscopic Balthazar burns just as brightly today. Legendary for its vivid portrayal of the city, its characters, and its intricate plot, the Quartet has been hailed as a masterpiece by critics and readers alike. Cast a spell on your senses with this timeless work of literature. A fine storyteller, Lawrence Durrell transports you to a world of passion, mystery, and intrigue. Reader, watch out! Jan Morris, Guardian A brave and brazen work, lush and grandiose. Independent One of the very best novelists of our time, Lawrence Durrell's writing is a testament to his talent and creativity. New York Times Book Review VOLUME TWO OF LAWRENCE DURRELL'S ALEXANDRIA QUARTET

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 132 x 197 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571356058
Edition number: Main