Fresh from the staggering success of The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair, Marcus Goldman is struggling to write his third novel. A chance encounter in Florida throws him some inspiration from a surprising source: Alexandra Neville, the beautiful, phenomenally successful singer and Marcus's first love. All at once, memories of his childhood come flooding back. Memories of a family torn apart by tragedy, and a once glorious legacy reduced to shame and ruin.
The Baltimore Boys. The Goldman Gang. That was what they called Marcus, and his cousins Hillel and Woody. Three brilliant young men with their whole lives ahead of them, before their kingdom crumbled beneath the weight of lies, jealousy and betrayal. For years, Marcus has struggled with the burdens of his past, but now, he must attempt to banish his demons and tell the real story of the Baltimore Boys.
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My cousin Woody is going to prison tomorrow. PROLOGUE
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(@maclehosepress, 18 May 2017, ebook, 495 pages, bought from @AmazonKindle)
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I loved The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair so was looking forward to reading its prequel, The Baltimore Boys. This is a really enjoyable book but not a patch on the first one. I liked the way the book moves back and forth in time gradually revealing the complex history of Marcus and his cousins. There are references throughout to 'the tragedy' but we don't learn what this is until late on and it's gut-wrenching. This is a compelling read. I'd recommend it.
