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A Gift from Nessus

A tale of deceit and personal turmoil

William McIlvanney author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Canongate Books

Published:2nd Jan '14

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Eddie Cameron's life spirals out of control as he faces the consequences of his deceitful actions in A Gift from Nessus, leading to personal turmoil.

In A Gift from Nessus, readers are introduced to Eddie Cameron, a struggling salesman for Rocklight Ltd., an electrical equipment company based in Glasgow. Eddie's life is a precarious balancing act, as he juggles his dishonest practices of manipulating the firm's expenses while trying to maintain a façade of normalcy. However, beneath this surface, Eddie's personal life is crumbling; his marriage is on the rocks, and his violent temper has strained his relationship with his mistress, pushing her to the brink of sanity.

As Eddie navigates the complexities of his double life, the narrative delves into themes of morality, guilt, and the consequences of one's actions. The story paints a vivid picture of a man caught in a web of his own making, struggling to reconcile his professional deceit with the fallout in his personal relationships. Readers will find themselves drawn into Eddie's internal conflict as he faces the repercussions of his choices.

Ultimately, A Gift from Nessus serves as a compelling exploration of the human condition, examining how desperation can lead individuals to make choices that have far-reaching effects. Eddie's journey is both tragic and relatable, making this novel a poignant reflection on the price of ambition and the fragility of personal connections.

There is a sense of moral growth in A Gift from Nessus that lifts it out of the ordinary . . . almost frighteningly truthful and moving * * The Times * *
McIlvanney is a compassionate writer and leaves an impression both of high seriousness and great charm * * Sunday Telegraph * *
William McIlvanney paints a world of harsh reality, but does so in language that is strangely beautiful and hauntingly poetic -- Craig Russell

ISBN: 9781782113034

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 14mm

Weight: 154g

224 pages

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