Author: MonsarratBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, 1960
Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markings
This witty satirical novel chronicles the misadventures of a group of affluent socialites aboard a lavish yacht cruising the sun-drenched Mediterranean. Monsarrat masterfully uncovers the superficiality and moral ambiguities of his privileged characters as they engage in various audacious schemes and romantic entanglements. The narrative presents a sharp, often humorous, critique of wealth and idleness, illustrating the absurdities that arise when conventional morality is cast aside. With a cynical eye and engaging prose, the author details a world where luxury masks a deeper emptiness, offering readers both entertainment and incisive social commentary. It is a compelling and entertaining read that captures the spirit of a bygone era of high society and maritime mischief.
