Thirst for Love by Yukio Mishima, Alfred H. Marks (Translator) only she saw the truth

only she saw the truth behind the public face of the famous author - that he was a haunted man whose bestselling novels were based on a terrifying reality

Walt Unsworth

the fame of the climber

and clear-accessible for readers new to Buddhism

Thirst for Love by Yukio Mishima, Alfred H. Marks (Translator) only she saw the truthAfter the early death of her philandering husband, Etsuko moves into her father in law's house, where she numbly submits to the old man's advances. But soon she finds herself in love with the young servant Saburo. Tormented by his indifference, yet invigorated by her desire, she makes her move, with catastrophic consequences.