England Made Me
England Made Me by Graham Greene is a reissue published by National Geographic Books on March 1, 1992. This edition spans 208 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Anthony Farrant, a man who has navigated various jobs through deceit and bravado, until he becomes the bodyguard for Krogh, a powerful Swedish financier and the lover of his twin sister, Kate. As Anthony grapples with his moral compass, he faces a pivotal moment when Krogh’s orders clash with his sense of decency, leading him to make a fateful decision.
Readers will find a complex exploration of ethics and personal integrity as Anthony’s actions set off a chain of disastrous events. The story delves into themes of ambition and betrayal, showcasing the struggles of its characters against the backdrop of a morally ambiguous world. This edition of England Made Me invites readers to reflect on the consequences of choices made in pursuit of success and the impact of loyalty and love amidst conflict.
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From master storyteller Graham Greene comes the tale of Anthony Farrant, who has boasted, lied and cheated his way through jobs all over the world. Then his adoring twin sister, Kate, gets him taken on as the bodyguard of Krogh, her lover and boss, a megalomaniac Swedish financier. All goes well until Krogh gives orders that offend Anthony’s innate decency. Outraged and blind to risk, he leaks information to Minty, a shabby journalist and fellow victim of life, a decision that will lead to disastrous consequences.
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