Lewis Percy

Anita Brookner's quietly brilliant novel follows the endearing Lewis Percy—a librarian whose romantic idealism keeps colliding with the messiness of real life. With Brookner's signature wit and psychological insight, we watch Lewis navigate marriage, career, and the gap between expectation and reality. It's elegantly written, gently devastating, and beautifully observed. Perfect for readers who love character-driven literary fiction and authors like Penelope Fitzgerald or Elizabeth Taylor.