Dream Children

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The narrative centers on Oliver Gold, a reclusive writer whose decision to marry and relocate to America disrupts the lives of the women in his household, each fiercely loyal to him. As they struggle to prevent what they perceive as an unsuitable union, only twelve-year-old Bobs understands Oliver's hidden truth, prompting a complex exploration of love and attachment. A. N. Wilson crafts a poignant tale filled with dramatic moments, revealing the dark consequences of desire and obsession, likened to a modern-day Lolita.