by Iris Murdoch · LUMEN · tapa dura · ISBN 9788426415066
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Immerse yourself in 'Amigos y amantes' by Iris Murdoch, a novel that intertwines fun and depth with a touch of suspense. The plot unfolds with a shot in Whitehall, revealing the death of a high-ranking official and unleashing a subtle intrigue. Kate and Octavian, a seemingly happy marriage, welcome a group of eccentric characters into their home, all connected in some way to the deceased. Murdoch explores themes such as love, friendship, and the blurred line between good and evil, using classic thriller elements to keep the reader on edge in this comedy of errors.
Dame Jean Iris Murdoch was an Irish and British novelist and philosopher. Murdoch is best known for her novels about good and evil, sexual relationships, morality, and the power of the unconscious. Her first published novel, Under the Net (1954), was selected in 1998 as one of Modern Library's 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. Her 1978 novel The Sea, The Sea won the Booker Prize. In 1987, she was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II for services to literature. In 2008, The Times ranked Murdoch twelfth on a list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945".
