Love in a Time of War

In her memoir, journalist Lara Marlowe recounts her complex relationship with war correspondent Robert Fisk, whom she first met in 1983 in Damascus. Over two decades, their bond evolved amidst the chaos of conflict reporting in Lebanon, Iran, Algeria, and the former Yugoslavia, marked by love, challenges, and occasional estrangement. This narrative explores not only their personal connection but also the tumultuous landscape of the Middle East and the toll war takes on both relationships and integrity in journalism. Marlowe offers a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the enduring impact of their shared experiences.