THREE GRAVES

John Wilson, a renowned composer, abandoned his dream to pursue literature and became Anthony Burgess. Decades later, he encounters three spectres from his past, leading him to reflect on his past lives and the impact of his literary success.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 23 September 2021
Publisher: Bluemoose Books Ltd

John Wilson, a talented composer, had a dream of achieving fame. However, his first symphony was lost in a bombed-out Manchester pub, leading him to abandon music and pursue literature under the pseudonym Anthony Burgess. Decades later, alone once more in the city, he encounters three spectres from his past. They refer to him as "Our Jackie," and he begins to sense the facade of Burgess crumbling. As he walks through rain-soaked streets, he is drawn back to his past lives in pre-independent Malaya, wartime London, 1960s Europe, and 1970s America. Traversing continents, this once working-class lad becomes one of twentieth-century Europe's literary greats. However, what of those left behind, and is it possible to recreate one's history? We have dug three graves for you, Mr. Burgess. One for your body, one for your books, and one for your ego.

Weight: 352g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910422830