In 2007, six friends meet in London for a pub-crawl to celebrate
the 40th anniversary of their graduation from a Leeds University.
As the day progresses, tensions develop resulting from their
differing perspectives on modern society, from the hostile
atmosphere in some of the pubs and streets, and from the suspicion
each begins to have that the others may be harbouring secrets.
These are gradually revealed - Tony is an alcoholic, Nigel has a
handicapped son and his marriage is under strain, Vivienne (now
married to Eric) and Tony may have had a fling while at university,
and in later years Vivienne may have had a lengthy affair with
Nigel. Alan and Jim also have secrets - Alan is dying and Jim is in
a gay relationship. The climax to the story is an altercation with
some yobs on the London Underground in which Eric is seriously
injured. The final chapter is set 10 months later after Alan's
funeral. As the result of his injuries, Eric cannot remember what
he'd learned of his wife's unfaithfulness with Nigel, but his
memory is improving daily. He wishes to resume contact with Nigel,
and Vivienne has to make an uncomfortable choice.
General
Imprint: |
Authorhouse
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
June 2009 |
First published: |
June 2009 |
Authors: |
Richard Ayres
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
312 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4389-8254-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
|
LSN: |
1-4389-8254-2 |
Barcode: |
9781438982540 |
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