Executor

"Glimmeringly intelligent" and "worthwhile, interesting, and impressive," Edward Docx's "The Literary Executor" is a literary executor's tale that explores fidelity, art, marriage, friendship, and the wishes of the living versus the talents of the dead.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 336 pages
\n Publication date: 14 March 2019
\n Publisher: Vintage Publishing
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"Exquisitely metered, intimate, and yet profound, gleamingly intelligent… A worthwhile, interesting, and impressive achievement."
Edward Docx, Guardian

What matters most: fidelity or art? Marriage or friendship? The wishes of the living or the talents of the dead?

Literary executor Matt Holmes finds himself considering these questions sooner than he thinks when his friend, the poet Robert Pope, dies unexpectedly. A trail of clues Rob has left within his archives leads Matt to a series of shocking discoveries that begins to unsettle everything he thought he knew about his friend. Should Matt conceal what he has found or share it? After all, it's not just Rob's reputation that could be transformed forever…

Matt is left grappling with a moral dilemma as he delves deeper into Rob's past. He discovers that Rob had been involved in a scandalous affair with another poet, which had caused a rift between them. Matt is torn between his loyalty to Rob and his obligation to protect his friend's reputation.

As Matt continues to investigate, he uncovers more evidence of Rob's wrongdoing. He discovers that Rob had plagiarized his work and had lied about his literary achievements. Matt is horrified by the discovery and is unsure of what to do.

On the one hand, Matt feels that he must protect Rob's reputation and keep the scandal from spreading. He believes that Rob's talent and creativity should be celebrated, even if his actions were wrong. On the other hand, Matt knows that he cannot ignore the truth and that Rob's actions have hurt many people.

Matt decides to confront Rob with the evidence of his wrongdoing. He meets with Rob in his office and presents him with the evidence. Rob is initially defensive and denies any wrongdoing. However, as Matt continues to press him, Rob eventually confesses.

Rob is devastated by his actions and realizes the harm he has caused. He apologizes to Matt and to everyone he has hurt. Matt is torn between his feelings of anger and forgiveness. He knows that Rob has made a mistake, but he also recognizes the talent and creativity that Rob possesses.

In the end, Matt decides to share the evidence of Rob's wrongdoing with the literary community. He believes that it is important to uphold the integrity of the literary world and to prevent others from being hurt by Rob's actions. The scandal causes a stir in the literary world, but Matt is proud of the decision he has made.

Through his investigation, Matt learns a valuable lesson about the importance of honesty and integrity in the literary world. He realizes that fidelity to one's artistic vision is important, but it is equally important to be honest and transparent with others. Matt also learns that friendship and loyalty are important values, but they must be balanced with the needs of the greater good.

The scandal has a lasting impact on Rob's career. He is unable to publish his work and is forced to leave the literary world. However, Rob uses his experience to become a mentor to other writers and to promote the importance of integrity and honesty in the literary world.

In conclusion, "Exquisitely Metered, Intimate, and Yet Profound, Gleamingly Intelligent… A Worthwhile, Interesting, and Impressive Achievement" is a powerful exploration of the themes of fidelity, art, marriage, friendship, and the legacy of the dead. Through the character of Matt Holmes, the novel raises important questions about the values that guide our lives and the choices we make. The scandal that unfolds is a cautionary tale about the consequences of dishonesty and the importance of upholding integrity in all aspects of life.

\n Weight: 276g\n
Dimension: 132 x 198 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781784707231\n \n