The Go-between

The Go-between by Leslie Poles Hartley is a reprint edition published by Penguin in 1999, featuring 280 pages in English. This novel is prompted by an old diary, through which a 60-year-old man reflects on a pivotal event from his Victorian youth that shattered his beliefs and hopes for the future. Set in 1952, the narrative explores his journey of reinterpreting his life through memories of serving as a go-between for a young woman and her lover.

Readers will find a deep exploration of memory and the impact of past experiences on one’s present life. This first annotated edition includes several corrections based on the surviving handwritten manuscript, enhancing the reading experience. The themes of fiction and literary exploration are woven throughout the narrative, inviting readers to engage with the complexities of human relationships and the passage of time.