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by Derek Raymond, Pier Francesco Paolini (Translator)

Soho, fine anni Sessanta. Viper e Mendip cavalcano l'onda della rivoluzione sessuale gestendo dei sexy shop. Nella villa dove vengono invitati per il weekend, li aspetta una multiforme raccolta di casi umani. Lady Quench, aggrappata ai privilegi che l'ambiente aristocratico e decadente che ha sposato le riserva. Il marito paralizzato, che dal suo totale isolamento vede finalmente il vero volto delle persone che lo circondano. Le due figlie: Beatrice, la comunista che vive in soffitta e mangia con la servitù; e Lydia, la prostituta senza speranza, che non ha mai superato la "disavventura con il giardiniere" avuta da bambina e si guadagna da vivere con la pornografia. Il primo romanzo di Raymond pubblicato nel decennale della morte.

Genres: Noir

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1967

About the author

Aka Robin Cook.

Pen name for Robert William Arthur Cook. Born into privilege, Raymond attended Eton before completing his National Service. Raymond moved to France in the 50's before eventually returning to London in the 60's. His first book, 'Crust on its Uppers,' released in 1962 under his real name, was well-received but brought few sales. Moving through Italy he abandoned writing before returning to London. In 1984 he released the first of the Factory Series, 'He Died With His Eyes Open' under the name Derek Raymond. Following 'The Devil's Home On Leave' and 'How The Dead Live' he released his major work 'I Was Dora Suarez' in 1990. His memoirs were released as 'The Hidden Files'.

Reviews

[Jim Trela · Rating 2 out of 5]

Book that I have shows Robin Cook as the author. I thought it was an early novel by the medical book author cook. But robin cook is name of British author who uses Derek Raymond as pseudonym. Interesting book. Not too long.