"L. P. Hartley's powerful novel opens with Leo, a man in his sixties, looking back to his childhood and his first glimpse of the passion and intrigue behind the enigmatic mask of adulthood. In the summer of 1900, as a young boy, the narrator is staying at a friend's house in Norfolk, a time which is to change his life irrevocably. Befriended by a farmer, Leo inadvertently begins to act as a messenger between him and the beautiful Marian up at the house. Proud of the trust placed in him by two people he adores, Leo is drawn in deeper and deeper. A pawn in their dangerous game of deceit and desire, his involvement leads to a premature, devastating awakening."

I read this a while ago and for some reason didn't journal it then. I remember enjoying the experience and L.P. Hartley's writing. This review provides a good summary of my thoughts: http://www.powells.com/review/2002_06_04.html

Off to someone who expressed her interest in the book. Enjoy!

Did I? :-p Thank you!