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Under the Influence
Charles Spencer
Allison & Busby £6.99pbk |
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Reviewed by John Orum |
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Will Benson, theatre
critic for Theatre World is in trouble again. This time the
trouble involves an old friend who has stolen a valuable Vermeer
painting. The story actually begins in 1982, when Will, and a
few friends get together to celebrate Midsummer night.There is
Natasha, who wants to marry well; Nicholas, an art student;
Trevor, who wants to join the church; Henry, the leader of their
litle pack, and Henry's sister, Rose. They agree to meet again
in 12 years time in the wood, but, for different reasons none
turn up, except for Will. Four more years pass. Nicholas is
dying from Aids; Will is separated from his wife, Kim; Trevor is
now a vicar, natasha is an aristocrat, and Henry is on the run.
Why has he stolen it? Who are the men hunting him? Who cares? I
for one didn't. It was an effort to read, a second rate Simon
Brett, with none of his wit.
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