A dazzling, award-winning new novel by the 'offensively gifted' author of How the Soldier Repairs the Gramophone

New B-format paperback edition of this 'clever and funny', award-winning novel

In 1913 a young second lieutenant discovers the terrible danger of pity. He had no idea the girl was lame when he asked her to dance-his compensatory afternoon calls relieve his guilt but give her a dangerous glimmer of hope.

A darkly comic classic from the author of An Untouched House.

"First published in French as Le Monte-Charge in 1961"--Title page verso.

Reissue of an incisive exploration of the many faces of modern nationalism by the esteemed author of On Consolation

A new pocket edition of this darkly compelling tale of seduction, jealousy and betrayal from the master of the novella.