Indiscretion

Hardback Published on: 04/07/2013
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Indiscretion
Indiscretion
This stunning debut novel from Charles Dubow paints a picture of an idealised life: the beautiful, successful couple, buffered by adoring, witty friends,an... READ MORE
Emma Rafter at Tunbridge Wells

Synopsis

The Great Gatsby meets The Secret History in this torrid novel of love, lust and deception. Harry and Madeleine Winslow are blessed with talent, money, and charm. Harry is an award-winning author on the cusp of greatness. Madeleine is a woman of sublime beauty and grace whose elemental goodness belies a privileged upbringing. Bonded by deep devotion, their marriage is both envied and admired by friends who spend summers at their East Hampton idyll. When a holiday fling turns disastrously wrong, 26-year-old Claire falls into the Winslows' welcoming orbit. They are enchanted by her youth and intelligence. In turn, Claire is entranced by Harry and Maddy. The love that exists between them is something of which, until now, she could only dream. Seen through the omniscient eyes of Maddy's childhood friend Walter, a narrator akin to Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby, Indiscretion is a story about the complexities of love, the dangerous nature of desire and how obsession can tear apart even the most perfect of worlds.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780007501304
  • Dimensions: 240 x 159 mm
  • Weight: 670g

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Indiscretion
Unsure
I struggled to get into this book due to the way the story is told. The story comes from a secondary character in the book which at times left me confused.... READ MORE
Kirsty Maclean
Indiscretion
Not entirely convinced
I wasn’t hugely convinced by this book – I found it quite hard to get into the story and to empathise with the characters, they each seemed to be too ideal... READ MORE
Melanie Willis
Indiscretion
amazing! like nothing else I've ever read!
This is an absolutely amazing read. I don't know how I can describe this book that will do it justice. The author has crafted an exquisite story of love, f... READ MORE
anon3721
Indiscretion
OK
This is a novel that aims to draw the reader into a world of hedonism and excess. At times, this ambitious aim does prevent the characters and plot-line fr... READ MORE
Lauren B
Indiscretion
Definitely a modern day Gatsby!
When Claire is introduced to Harry and Maddy Winslow one glorious summer, she falls in love with them both. In a very short time she is part of their socia... READ MORE
Anne Watkinson
Indiscretion
Emotional!
Just read indiscretion by Charles Dubow. Took me a few chapters to get into the book but then I was hooked. Very emotional book. Very good. Outside of my u... READ MORE
Fiona Sharp
Indiscretion
A good read
I did enjoy this book, though was disappointed with the ending and it was clear what was happening. I didn't find the characters particularly likeable thou... READ MORE
Julie Searle
Indiscretion
Outstanding!
Indiscretion is a story of need, love, friendship, marriage and betrayal, which takes place, primarily, on Long Island, in the Hamptons. It's also a story ... READ MORE
andrews
Indiscretion
Wonderful Debut Novel
I did not want to put this book down, it was so compelling. Charles Dubow gives us brilliantly drawn characters, with some very positive qualities but also... READ MORE
Patsi
Indiscretion
Not my best loved book!
I had difficulty in wanting to read this book to the end,maybe it was the plot,the characters or the quality of writing. The plot is an affair and its affe... READ MORE
Moggie
Indiscretion
Superb
Indiscretion was a compelling read. I enjoyed the story being told by a secondary character which gave it an unusual angle but it really worked. You could ... READ MORE
Jo Kirk