Embers
Embers by Sándor Márai, published by Penguin in 2003, is a literary work that unfolds in a forgotten castle at the foot of the Carpathian mountains. The narrative centers on two men who reunite after forty-one years, prompted by a past marked by betrayal involving a beautiful woman. As they share a final meal, the atmosphere is charged with unspoken emotions and the weight of their shared history, setting the stage for a profound exploration of old passions and unresolved tensions.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes woven throughout the story, including the complexities of friendship and the impact of betrayal. The book delves into the characters’ reflections on their intertwined lives, revealing the emotional depth and intricacies of their relationships. With 256 pages, this edition offers a thoughtful examination of human connections and the passage of time, making it a significant addition to the realms of fiction and classic literature.
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‘Wonderful. Immensely moving’ Daily Telegraph
As darkness settles on a forgotten castle at the foot of the Carpathian mountains, two men sit down to a final meal together. They have not seen one another in forty-one years. At their last meeting, in the company of a beautiful woman, an unspoken act of betrayal left all three lives shattered – and each of them alone. Tonight, as wine stirs the blood, it is time to talk of old passions and that last, fateful meeting.
‘Extraordinary. Elegiac, sombre, musical and gripping. An immensely wise book’ Observer
‘A masterpiece. Works beautifully as a novel of suspense … whose denouement is as exciting as a detective tale. It is a thrill to read something so startlingly original’ Evening Standard
‘Utterly compelling. An extraordinary and beautiful novel’ Scotsman
‘One of those novels which stays in the memory long after it has been put down. A masterpiece’ Sunday Telegraph
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