In the Garden of the Fugitives

Discover a haunting tale in 'In the Garden of the Fugitives', a gripping novel that explores the intricate webs of guilt, desire, and the shadows of the past. This 320-page trade paperback, published by Penguin Australia, presents a compelling narrative that unfolds two decades after Vita receives an unexpected email from her former mentor, Royce. Once a promising protege, Vita's life takes a drastic turn, and the rekindled correspondence reveals shared losses and unwavering secrets linked to Pompeii's Garden of the Fugitives. This novel delves deep into themes of mortality, the struggle for identity, and the potent influences of memory and excavation. Perfect for readers interested in contemporary literature that probes the human psyche, this addictive read is sure to captivate anyone looking for an emotional and thought-provoking story. Unravel the mysteries of the past with this breakthrough work from one of Australia’s most exciting emerging writers. Ideal for fans of psychological thrillers and literary fiction, this book will leave you contemplating the fine line between desire and control long after the last page is turned. Enjoy FREE shipping on this remarkable addition to your bookshelf, with delivery available within 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781926428598
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 320


Description:
Almost twenty years after forbidding him to contact her, Vita receives an email from her old benefactor, Royce. Once, she was one of his brightest protegees; now her career has stalled and Royce is ailing, and each has a need to settle accounts.

Beyond their murky shared history, both have lost beloveds, one to an untimely death, another to a strange disappearance. And both are trying to free themselves from deeper pasts, Vita from the inheritance of her birthplace, Royce from the grip of the ancient city of Pompeii and the secrets of the Garden of the Fugitives. Between what's been repressed and what has been excavated are disturbances that reach back through decades, even centuries.

Addictive and unsettling, In the Garden of the Fugitives is a masterpiece of duplicity and counterplay, as brilliantly illuminating as it is surprising - about the obscure workings of guilt in the human psyche, the compulsion to create, and the dangerous morphing of desire into control. It is the breakthrough work of one of Australia's most exciting emerging writers.

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