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Set against the backdrop of the 1960s flower-power movement, the story follows Sir Roy Vandervane, a successful conductor who becomes infatuated with the youthful and free-spirited Sylvia, endangering his family dynamics. Through the eyes of music critic Douglas Yandell, the narrative explores themes of artistic failure, celebrity culture, and familial strife, revealing a world filled with absurdities and contradictions. Amis's sharp wit and keen observations provide a humorous yet critical look at the era's societal changes.