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ABOUT THE BOOK: Two versions of the novel enliven the reader. The earlier 1934 one, uses flashbacks, while the subsequent on chronologically ordered notes for revision. The first got published posthumously [1948], while the noted critic Malcolm Cowley's comments made it emerge as the 28th best English language novels of the 20th century [1998]. It has glamorous couple DickNicole Diver with American friends living in south of France. Rosemary Hoyt, an young actress with her mom aside finds infatuated with Dick, in his bid to win her over. Tommy Barban, another guest comes loyally to her defense. The story goes complicated when Jules Peterson, a black finds murdered on Rosemary's bed that could destroy her career. Dick moves his blood soaked body to cover up any implied relation in between them. Nicole was abused earlier by her father makes Dick estranged, developing Florence Nightingale syndrome. The story ends up with his estrangement when Nicole turns successful Hollywood star, and eventually marry Tommy Barban.