Infidelity is a vastly known issue that modern people now are frequently conflicted with. In this novel, Vladimir Nabokov depicts one of the most crucial causes to tragedy. The protagonist of this twisted story, Albert Albinus, is a rich and married art critic. He lives with his wife, Elisabeth and their young daughter Irma in Berlin. Although Albinus remains loyal to Elisabeth, he knows that he is not in love with her anymore; the thrill had worn off. He soon finds himself in love with a young woman names Margot.
Young and beautiful, Margot Peters is a young usherette at the Argus cinema. She has never been quite successful in her relationships with men. Albinus loves Margot but does not know that the love is not returned nor would it ever be. Though Margot seduces Albinus without failure, Margot has other plans in mind with the advantage of her new claim of wealthy and connected Albinus. Her desires to be a film star are hidden from Albinus. She manages to lead him onto the path where he leaves his family behind and is led blindly into Margot's plot. To be safe, devious Margot does not create possibilities of losing her presently fabulous life by staying lovelessly faithful to Albinus. All until Axel Rex came back from America.
Axel Rex is an unsuccessful American movie producer and a cunning rival of Albinus (who does not exactly know) for Margot. He is willing to win back Margot and eventually does. This book is a work of twisting affairs and complexion. It will entangle you into the suspense and cruelty.
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