England Made Me
England Made Me by Graham Greene is a novel published by Penguin Books on July 30, 1981. This edition spans 208 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Anthony Farrant, a man who has navigated various jobs worldwide through boasting and deceit. His life takes a turn when his twin sister, Kate, secures him a position as the bodyguard for Krogh, a powerful Swedish financier. However, Anthony’s sense of decency is challenged when Krogh issues orders that conflict with his moral compass, leading him to make a fateful decision.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of loyalty and moral conflict as Anthony grapples with the consequences of his actions. The plot thickens when he decides to leak sensitive information to Minty, a struggling journalist, which sets off a chain of disastrous events. This edition of England Made Me offers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of personal choices within the framework of British and Irish fiction.
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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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