The Captain and the Enemy
Book • 1984
The Captain and the Enemy is Graham Greene's last novel, published in 1988.
The story follows Victor Baxter, a young boy who is taken from his boarding school by a mysterious Captain, who becomes his guardian and introduces him to a world of adventure and uncertainty.
As Victor grows up, he uncovers secrets about the Captain's past and his involvement in various illicit activities.
The novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the search for identity, offering a poignant reflection on the complexities of human relationships and the blurred lines between good and evil.
Greene's final work is a testament to his enduring fascination with the darker aspects of the human condition.
The story follows Victor Baxter, a young boy who is taken from his boarding school by a mysterious Captain, who becomes his guardian and introduces him to a world of adventure and uncertainty.
As Victor grows up, he uncovers secrets about the Captain's past and his involvement in various illicit activities.
The novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the search for identity, offering a poignant reflection on the complexities of human relationships and the blurred lines between good and evil.
Greene's final work is a testament to his enduring fascination with the darker aspects of the human condition.
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