The Temptation of Eileen Hughes
The Temptation of Eileen Hughes by Brian Moore is a new edition published by Triad Granada in 1983, featuring 191 pages in English. This novel follows Eileen Hughes, a twenty-year-old from Northern Ireland, as she embarks on a week-long holiday in London with her employers, Bernard and Mona McAuley, whom she considers friends. The narrative unfolds with a blend of elegance and playfulness, delving into themes of obsession, both spiritual and erotic.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Eileen’s experiences as her seemingly straightforward journey takes unexpected turns. The story intricately examines the complexities of human relationships and the nature of desire, inviting reflection on the characters’ motivations and connections. With its focus on fiction, this edition presents a thought-provoking narrative that resonates with the works of notable authors like Henry Green and Muriel Spark.
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Eileen Hughes, twenty years old and never before out of Northern Ireland, has arrived in London for a week’s holiday with Bernard and Mona McAuley, who are not only her employers but also, she believes, her friends. In Brian Moore’s masterful handling, this seemingly simple story darkens and expands, exploring the nature of obsession – both spiritual and erotic – with an elegance, anarchic playfulness, and imagination that recall Henry Green or Muriel Spark.
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