Rediscover one of the twentieth century’s greatest romances in Lawrence Durrell’s seductive tale of four tangled lovers in wartime Egypt that is ‘stunning’ (Andre Aciman) and ‘wonderful’ (Elif Shafak)’A masterpiece.’ Guardian’A formidable, glittering achievement.’ TLS’One of the great works of English fiction.’ Times ‘Dazzlingly exuberant … Superb.’ Observer’Brave and brazen … Lush and grandiose.’ Independent ‘Legendary … Casts a spell … Reader, watch out!’ Guardian’Lushly beautiful … One of the most important works of our time.’ NYTBR Alexandria, Egypt. Trams, palm trees and watermelon stalls lie honey-bathed in sunlight; in darkened bedrooms, sweaty lovers unfurl. But in a world trembling on the brink of the Second World War, passion and death are inextricable. When Darley, a penniless schoolteacher, begins an affair with Justine – a married Egyptian woman of unparalleled glamour – their partners, Melissa and Nessim, are sucked into a whir