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Smut

Smut

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One of England’s finest and most loved writers explores the uncomfortable and tragicomic gap between people’s public appearance and their private desires in two tender and surprising stories. In The Greening of Mrs. Donaldson, a recently bereaved widow finds interesting ways to supplement her income by performing as a patient for medical students, and renting out her spare room. Quiet, middle-class, and middle-aged, Mrs. Donaldson will soon discover that she rather enjoys role-play at the hospital, and the irregular and startling entertainment provided by her tenants. In The Shielding of Mrs. Forbes, a disappointed middle-aged mother dotes on her only son, Graham, who believes he must shield her from the truth. As Graham’s double life becomes increasingly complicated, we realize how little he understands, not only of his own desires but also those of his mother. A master storyteller dissects a very English form of secrecy with two stories of the unexpected in otherwise apparently ordinary lives.

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ISBN13: 9781846685255
ISBN10: 1846685257
Language: English
Publisher: Profile Books(gb)
Publication Year: 2011
Format: Hardcover

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    Insightful tales of hidden desires in ordinary lives.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're interested in stories that unveil the complex layers of human nature and societal masks, Smut is a captivating choice. The subtle humor and poignancy in exploring what people keep private will resonate with you, especially if you appreciate nuanced character studies and a touch of the unexpected in everyday settings.

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