Publisher's Synopsis
The mysterious death of Canadian magnate Boy Staunton serves as the backdrop for this story narrated by his childhood friend Dunstan Ramsay, a man who will have to face his own life story in order to make sense of the circumstances surrounding his friend's death. From the very beginning of his tale, Ramsay casts a mystical and not completely innocuous influence over those around him, and seemingly innocent actions will later be revealed as significant events in others' lives. Although it can be read independently, this novel is the first and most celebrated installment of The Deptford Trilogy.
Alrededor de la misteriosa muerte del magnate canadiense Boy Staunton se teje la trama de esta novela narrada por su amigo de la infancia Dunstan Ramsay, quien al intentar aclarar las circunstancias de su muerte no tendrá más remedio que enfrentarse al relato de su propia vida. Desde el principio de su historia, Ramsay ejerce una influencia mìstica y no del todo inocua en quienes lo rodean, y acciones que aparentan ser inocentes se revelarán como acontecimientos decisivos en las vidas de otros. Aunque puede ser leìda independientemente, esta novela es el primer y más celebrado libro de la Trilogìa de Deptford.
