The Good Soldier
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Summary
A brilliant and heart-rending evocation of destructive passion.
When John Dowell and his wife befriend Edward and Leonora Ashburnham they appear to be the perfect couple. He is a distinguished soldier and she is beautiful and intelligent. However, what lies beneath the surface of their marriage is far more sinister and their influence leads John into a tragic drama that threatens to destroy everything he cares about.
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ZOE HELLER
When John Dowell and his wife befriend Edward and Leonora Ashburnham they appear to be the perfect couple. He is a distinguished soldier and she is beautiful and intelligent. However, what lies beneath the surface of their marriage is far more sinister and their influence leads John into a tragic drama that threatens to destroy everything he cares about.
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ZOE HELLER
Reviews
The narrative casts a mesmeric spell... intelligent, beautifully written, heartfelt and true, and a great book
Sunday Times
