Not to Disturb
Not to Disturb by Muriel Spark, published by Penguin Books in 1974, is a concise work of fiction comprising 95 pages. Set against the backdrop of a stormy night near Geneva, the narrative unfolds within a house where the Baron, Baroness, and their secretary seek solitude in the library, while chaos brews elsewhere in the home.
Readers will encounter a blend of intrigue and tension as the story reveals the contrasting dynamics between the upper class and the servants. The plot thickens with the presence of the Baron’s brother, whose madness echoes through the attic, while the staff concocts a plan for a crime passionnel. This edition presents Spark’s unique storytelling style, inviting readers to explore themes of class and ambition within a tightly woven narrative.
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A storm rages round the towers of the house near Geneva. In the library, the Baron, the Baroness and their secretary are not to be disturbed. In the attic, the Baron’s lunatic brother howls. But in the staff quarters, the servants plan a lucrative tragedy – a crime passionnel.
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