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Colin and Mary, a British couple on holiday in Italy, find their relationship growing strained as they wander aimlessly through foreign landscapes. Their temporary escape takes a darker turn when they meet Robert and his crippled wife, Caroline. The newcomers offer a distraction, and the four share moments of erotic tension and unsettling violence. As the quartet becomes increasingly intertwined, pervasive dread builds toward an unpredictable climax, showcasing McEwan’s signature psychological intensity.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Ian McEwan
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