A Man of Genius

London: Bitter Lemon Press, 2016. CD5 - An uncorrected proof paperback book in very good condition that is lightly cocked, some bumped corners, wrinkling, and crease, small scribbled line on the back, light discoloration and shelf wear. Literary novel of 1819 London and Venice: a successful Gothic novelist battles with psychological dependency and the complexity of obsession. 9.25"x6.25", 347 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. A Man of Genius portrays a psychological journey from safety into obsession and secrecy. It mirrors a physical passage from flamboyant Regency England through a Europe conquered by Napoleon. Ann, a successful writer of cheap Gothic novels, becomes obsessed with Robert James, regarded by many, including himself, as a genius, with his ideas, his talk, and his band of male followers. However, their relationship becomes tortuous, as Robert descends into violence and madness. The pair leaves London for occupied Venice, where Ann tries to cope with the monstrous ego of her lover. Forced to flee with a stranger, she delves into her past, to be jolted by a series of revelations - about her lover, her parentage, the stranger, and herself. . Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Advance Reading Copy (ARC).