Justine

Step into the decadent world of 1930s and 40s Alexandria, where an Irish schoolmaster, a passionate Jewish woman, a Greek dancer, and a Coptic financier find their lives intertwined. This first volume of Lawrence Durrell's 'The Alexandria Quartet' explores a complex story of passion and deception from various perspectives. The city itself becomes a central character, shaping the destinies of its inhabitants in this erotic and atmospheric tale.