The Folding Star

Have you ever felt adrift in a new city, searching for connection and purpose? Imagine falling for someone who represents everything you desire, only to find yourself entangled in a web of obsession, secrets, and a dark, forgotten past. This is the world you'll enter with Edward Manners, a young Englishman in a mysterious Belgian city. You'll follow Edward's journey as he becomes a private tutor, captivated by his two students and their alluring, enigmatic father. Discover how his pursuit of love and art leads him down a dangerous path, forcing him to confront the unsettling history of his new home and the hidden desires within himself. This story explores the intoxicating, and often treacherous, nature of obsession.

Alan Hollinghurst is a Man Booker Prize-winning author and one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary English literature, renowned for his exquisite prose and exploration of queer identity. A former lecturer at Oxford, his deep knowledge of art, history, and poetry informs his richly detailed novels. Hollinghurst masterfully captures the nuances of desire and social change, and The Folding Star stands as a seminal work in his acclaimed career, showcasing the elegant style and psychological depth that define his writing.