The Comfort Of Strangers

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Set in Venice, two unsuspecting tourists, Colin and Mary, are vulnerable prey for those who know their way around. When searching for a restaurant, the couple encounters a polite man called Robert, who offers help, and then they enjoy a night of story telling and drinking. Yet somehow they will meet him again and become drawn into a fantasy of violence and obsession. 

Author:  Ian McEwan

Publisher:  Picador

Released Date: 1982

ISBN: 9780330268295