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Alun Weaver, a former film director, and his wife Rhiannon—a former beauty queen—move to a tranquil retirement community in Wales. The couple encounters a cast of familiar faces and old friends, prompting reflections on life, love, and the decline of former glory. Themes of aging, memory, and the lingering effects of alcoholism weave through their interactions, painting a nuanced portrait of domestic fading and the quiet dignity of old age.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Kingsley Amis
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