The Blue Guitar

From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea and Ancient Light, this novel explores themes of artistic creation, theft, and personal identity through the reflections of Oliver Otway Orme, a painter and petty thief nearing fifty. As Ollie grapples with his past, his failed artistry, and a recent betrayal, he retreats to his childhood home to confront memories and uncover the reasons behind his life's course. The story delves into the intricate relationship between self-perception, obsession, and the desire for redemption, all told with wit and insight.