Freddie (see The Book of Evidence, blw 110) now out of gaol, calling himself Felix Mordaunt, returns to the house where he believes he grew up, now inhabited by the family of a famous/infamous scientist, Godley. Lodging in the housekeeper's cottage, Felix observes the goings-on in the big house, where Godley's resident biographer Jaybey loves Godley's daughter Helen and discovers his widow in the attic. Wonderfully handled entanglements, big questions about the nature of reality, a splendidly complex yarn - Banville at his best!
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 119 Winter 2026 ) |
