by Kingsley Amis, first published in 1955
In Wales, assistant librarian John Lewis has a young family and a small salary. A bit of a ladies' man, John soon finds himself tempted by a seductive socialite who also offers a boost to his career--if he wants it bad enough.
Though written in 1955, this humorous portrait of modern life, including marriage, boredom and adultery, still holds up today. Also see the film Only Two Can Play (1962) , starring Peter Sellers, based on Amis' book.
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