When Duncan Cameron's mother dies, he is sent to live with his Uncle Gerald on a remote farm in Kent. What follows is a hypnotic tale of psychological suspense as this boy on the cusp of manhood enters his only living relative's ultra-masculine world of; a dark, erotically charged landscape in an England teetering on the brink of the Second World War. Originally published in 1948, The Scapegoat was Jocelyn Brooke's first novel and, as with many of his other works, occupies a fascinating space between fiction and ...
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When Duncan Cameron's mother dies, he is sent to live with his Uncle Gerald on a remote farm in Kent. What follows is a hypnotic tale of psychological suspense as this boy on the cusp of manhood enters his only living relative's ultra-masculine world of; a dark, erotically charged landscape in an England teetering on the brink of the Second World War. Originally published in 1948, The Scapegoat was Jocelyn Brooke's first novel and, as with many of his other works, occupies a fascinating space between fiction and autobiography. Described by novelist Peter Cameron as 'almost unbelievably subversive and kinky', this unjustly neglected classic of gay fiction offers a quiet depiction of a childhood adrift in silence and despair, and a beautifully wrought exploration of masculinity. "He is subtle as the devil" - John Betjeman "Jocelyn Brooke is a great writer. . . . If you care enough for literature, seek out The Scapegoat" - Elizabeth Bowen "It could not have been written more delicately or sensitively" - Sean O'Faolian "Exceptionally well-written"- Desmond MacCarthy
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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None. Fine in Very Good jacket. A smart first edition copy of this novel ruminating on childhood by Jocelyn Brooke, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition of this post-war novel exploring themes of childhood and masculinity. This work, which provokes a sense of unease in its reader, was originally published as a short excerpt in John Lehmann's 'Orpheus'. Â In the original unclipped dust wrapper. By Jocelyn Brooke, an English author and naturalist who is best known for his 'Orchid' trilogy. Brooke's reputation declined after his death, though Anthony Powell considered him to be a greatly underrated author. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Very light bumping and fading to the head and tail of the spine. Light edge wear to the dust wrapper, with a repaired tear to the tail of the spine. Light handling marks to the wraps. Spine is a little sunned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. First American edition. Topedge slightly foxed, spine ends slightly bumped, about near fine in a lightly spine-tanned very good dust jacket with 1/4" loss at spine ends and a few small chips, creases and tears. A suspenseful novel of an orphaned young boy who goes to live with his uncle.