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Summary:Molly Lane was amorously involved with Clive Linley, a prominent musician, Vernon Halliday, the chief editor of a dying newspaper, and Julian Garmony, an influential politician, at various points in her life. Molly was however married to George Lane, a wealthy businessman. The novel begins at the funeral of Molly, who has died of a sudden debilitating disease. Molly's ex lovers have assembled at her funeral to pay their last respects. Clive and Vernon are very old friends and share a common dislike for Garmony and George. George on the other hand is a shrewd businessman who does not care for any of the other three and maintains only the most superficial acquaintance with them. The story progresses to show how the fate of these four men become inextricably linked up when George discovers some very personal photographs of Garmony. He wants to publish these photographs for personal gain and manipulates Vernon to this end. Clive does not support Vernon in this. The novel goes on to depict the fine workings of politics and sentiment, that bring about the surprising climax of the novel.
