Sofka Dorn, widowed matriarch of a prosperous German Jewish family living in England, rules her four children with an exacting hand. Frederick, the eldest son, is a disgracefully charming 'ladies' man, and like his flirtatious sister, Betty, is adored and indulged by his mother ➤ подробнее about Brookner A.: Family And Friends.
Destined to be a haunter of libraries, Lewis's cautious progress through life reveals to him only his own shortcomings. Estranged from his wife and daughter, he searches for an alternative. This novel presents the life and aspirations of one man who remains out of step with his times ➤ подробнее about Brookner A.: Lewis Percy.
The gap year classic, available as a Penguin Essential for the first time in the year of its 20th anniversary.A devastatingly funny satire on the whole idea of student travel,and particularly the India back-pack trail ➤ подробнее about Sutcliffe W.: Are You Experienced?.