Kingfisher George Szirtes For beneath the dazzle of

For beneath the dazzle of Soho’s gaiety

There is a world alongside ours―vast

this volume invites readers old and new to return to a world where magic feels gloriously real

One of The 10 Best Books of the Year by The New York Times Book Review

Kingfisher George Szirtes For beneath the dazzle ofA creative writing academic finds his carefully constructed life unsettled by an intense fascination with a fellow writera poet whose freedom, talent, and way of seeing the world seem to embody everything he longs for. As his obsession deepens, it begins to strain his relationship with his partner and force him to confront the lingering influence of a difficult childhood shaped by his mother's cruelty. When unexpected crises threaten the fragile