At Last
(Author) Edward St AubynTHE FIFTH PATRICK MELROSE NOVEL As friends, relatives and foes trickle in to pay their final respects to his mother Eleanor, Patrick Melrose finds himself questioning whether a life without parents will be the liberation he has so long imagined. Yet as the memorial service ends and the family gathers one last time, amidst the social niceties and the social horrors, the calms and the rapids, Patrick begins to sense a new current: the chance of some form of safety - at last.
Edward St Aubyn
Edward St Aubyn is a British author known for his acclaimed series of novels, the Patrick Melrose series, which delves into themes of addiction, abuse, and privilege. His writing style is sharp, witty, and brutally honest, earning him praise for his incisive social commentary and dark humor. He has made significant contributions to contemporary literature with his provocative and introspective storytelling.