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'A bittersweet comedy of ideas and emotions - and, especially, of the chronic mismatch between the two' Boyd Tonkin, Independent When translator Edgar Logan arrives from his home in Paris to work in Edinburgh he anticipates a period of enlightenment and calm. But after a chance meeting with anarchic, paranoid and brilliant philosopher Harry Sanderson and his captivating artist wife, Edgar's meticulously circumscribed life is suddenly propelled into drama and crisis. Drawn into the Sandersons' troubled marriage, Edgar must confront both his own deepest fears from the past and his growing…mehr

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'A bittersweet comedy of ideas and emotions - and, especially, of the chronic mismatch between the two' Boyd Tonkin, Independent When translator Edgar Logan arrives from his home in Paris to work in Edinburgh he anticipates a period of enlightenment and calm. But after a chance meeting with anarchic, paranoid and brilliant philosopher Harry Sanderson and his captivating artist wife, Edgar's meticulously circumscribed life is suddenly propelled into drama and crisis. Drawn into the Sandersons' troubled marriage, Edgar must confront both his own deepest fears from the past and his growing attraction to the beguiling Carrie. 'Intelligent and compelling . . . Erdal has a fine eye for the dynamics of sexual relationships' Kate Saunders, The Times 'This is a writer of rare assurance and intelligence' Cressida Connolly, Spectator 'Deep waters marshalled with a light touch and a dry wit. Erdal is an elegant, humane interpreter of the dangers and delights of philosophy' Justine Jordan, Guardian
Autorenporträt
Jennie Erdal worked in publishing for many years as an editor and translator from Russian. Her memoir, Ghosting: A Double Life, became an international bestseller and was shortlisted for a number of prizes. She is a regular contributor of features and reviews for the arts pages of the Financial Times and other publications. She lives in St Andrews and currently teaches creative writing at the University of Dundee.