The Driver's Seat

(Author) Muriel Spark
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Lise has been driven to distraction by working in the same accountants' office for sixteen years. So she leaves everything behind her, transforms herself into a laughing, garishly-dressed temptress and flies abroad on the holiday of a lifetime. But her search for adventure, sex and the obsessional experience takes on a far darker significance.

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Publisher:
Penguin Classics
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780141188348
Publish year:
2006
Publish date:
April 27, 2006

Muriel Spark

Muriel Spark was a Scottish novelist, best known for her satirical and darkly humorous writing style. Her most notable works include "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie," "The Driver's Seat," and "Memento Mori." Spark's novels often explore themes of power, identity, and morality, with sharp wit and keen insight into human nature. She is credited with revitalizing the psychological novel and pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling techniques. "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" remains her most famous work, portraying the complex character of a charismatic and controversial schoolteacher. Spark's contributions to literature have solidified her as a key figure in 20th-century fiction, influencing generations of writers with her unique voice and storytelling prowess.

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