LORD NEVERMORE

Discover the fascinating story of friendship, love, and the search for identity in Agneta Pleijel's monumental novel. Transport yourself to a world full of secrets and unexplored relationships, where the fates of the characters intertwine in an extraordinary mosaic.

• Long-standing friendship between Bronisław and Staś
• Mutual fascination of two different personalities
• Mysterious journey to the islands of the Pacific
• Reflection on the search for oneself and the discovery of the unknown
• The riddle of gender in the relationships between the characters
• Journey through continents and important events of the 20th century

"Lord Nevermore" is a novel that transports the reader in time and space, showing the fate of Bronisław, a graceful anthropologist, and Staś, a restless artist. Their long-standing friendship and mutual fascination are put to the test during a joint trip to the islands of the Pacific. Ellie Rose, Bronisław's wife, wants to explore the secrets of masculinity and femininity, creating a map of human relationships.

In her monumental novel, Agneta Pleijel weaves the threads of friendship, love, and the riddle of gender with reflection on the search for oneself, the discovery of the unknown, memory, and dying. Following the fates of the characters, we move from Zakopane to Melbourne, from Adelaide to St. Petersburg, London, and Warsaw. We participate in the most important events and disputes of the early decades of the 20th century, from wars to debates on literature, art, psychology, and philosophy.

The novel "Lord Nevermore" is not only a story about interpersonal relationships, but also a reflection on the condition of man in a world full of chaos and uncertainty. Agneta Pleijel draws portraits of her characters with extraordinary precision and sensitivity, showing their internal conflicts and desires. It is a read that makes you think and stays in your memory long after you finish reading.

The book, published by Karakter Publishing House in 2023, has 544 pages and a format of 143x210 mm. The paperback cover adds lightness to it and makes it ideal for reading on the go. "Lord Nevermore" is a must-read for all lovers of fine literature and psychological novels.