In a Carpathian castle, over one night, an elderly General engages in a duel of words with the friend who disappeared 41 years ago after a hunt, an incident with a gun and a dinner shared with the General's wife. Parrying and counter-parrying, they gradually reveal their histories, the truth about their friendship and confront the events that determined their futures. Originally published in 1942, Embers has only recently been translated into English. It's mesmerising!
(Jenny Baker - bwl 13 April 2002 ) |
