Zweig, Stefan
Burning Secret
- ISBN 13:
- 9781782274520
- author:
- Zweig, Stefan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pushkin Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 180mm
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Psychological, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A darkly touching tale of seduction and betrayal unfolds in this novella by Stefan Zweig. A suave Baron's advances are rejected by a woman, leading him to focus his attention on her young son instead. As the boy becomes increasingly entangled in the affair, he begins to sense that something is amiss - but the true nature of the Baron's intentions remains hidden. As the story progresses, the boy's life is forever changed by the secrets and lies that have been revealed. This novella showcases Zweig's mastery of the genre, weaving a complex web of relationships and desires that are both captivating and unsettling. The Pushkin Collection edition features a spare, elegant design, with superior components and durable construction.