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Rediscover one of the twentieth century''s greatest romances in Lawrence Durrell''s seductive tale of four tangled lovers in wartime Egypt that is ''stunning'' (André Aciman) and ''wonderful'' (Elif Shafak)

''A masterpiece.'' Guardian

''A formidable, glittering achievement.'' TLS

''One of the great works of English fiction.'' Times

''Dazzlingly exuberant ... Superb.'' Observer

''Brave and brazen ... Lush and grandiose.'' Independent

''Legendary ... Casts a spell ... Reader, watch out!'' Guardian

''Lushly beautiful ... One of the most important works of our time.'' NYTBR

Alexandria, Egypt. Trams, palm trees and watermelon stalls lie honey-bathed in sunlight; in darkened bedrooms, sweaty lovers unfurl. But in a world trembling on the brink of the Second World War, passion and death are inextricable.


When Darley, a penn

The Alexandria Quartet Justine Balthazar

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      Publisher Faber & Faber
      Published 16 February 2012
      ISBN-13 9780571283934
      978-0571283934
      ISBN-10 0571283934
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      Fiction Contemporary Fiction Romance

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Rediscover one of the twentieth century''s greatest romances in Lawrence Durrell''s seductive tale of four tangled lovers in wartime Egypt that is ''stunning'' (André Aciman) and ''wonderful'' (Elif Shafak)

      ''A masterpiece.''       Guardian

      ''A formidable, glittering achievement.''       TLS

      ''One of the great works of English fiction.'' Times

      ''Dazzlingly exuberant ... Superb.'' Observer

      ''Brave and brazen ... Lush and grandiose.'' Independent

      ''Legendary ... Casts a spell ... Reader, watch out!'' Guardian

      ''Lushly beautiful ... One of the most important works of our time.'' NYTBR

      Alexandria, Egypt. Trams, palm trees and watermelon stalls lie honey-bathed in sunlight; in darkened bedrooms, sweaty lovers unfurl. But in a world trembling on the brink of the Second World War, passion and death are inextricable.


      When Darley, a penn

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