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Meet Henry Pulling, a retired bank manager whose quiet, predictable life is irrevocably transformed when he reunites with his flamboyant Aunt Augusta at his mother’s funeral. Augusta is a woman who defies convention, dragging Henry away from his garden and into a whirlwind of international escapades. Together with her eclectic circle of companions—including a dog-church founder, a suspicious CIA operative, and a man long sought by Interpol—Henry is thrust into a chaotic world of adventure.
Initially bewildered by his aunt’s colourful lifestyle, Henry gradually finds himself drawn into her orbit. As they traverse the globe, his shock gives way to a surprising tenderness and a newfound appreciation for the unconventional. This classic novel captures the vibrancy of life’s "summer regions," contrasting the bleakness of the ordinary with the sunlit possibilities of a life lived without boundaries. Graham Greene’s masterly prose shines in this witty, fast-paced tale, which remains an essential read for anyone who appreciates a story that explores the collision between mundane stability and the exhilarating, unpredictable freedom of the road.
Used (good, see images, ex library, some cover wear, and some cover markings) Hardcover ISBN 1974197425
