London: Jonathan Cape, 1981. First Edition. 134 pages. Hardcover: NEAR FINE. Dust Wrapper: NEAR FINE. Book is near fine, with no marks or inscriptions; some foxing to the text block. Wrapper has modest toning, else, fine. SIGNED by the author.

McEwan's second novel, shortlisted for the Booker Prize. On holiday, Colin & Maria’s tranquility is interrupted by a stranger with a disturbing story. The couple are drawn into a fantasy of obsession and violence. the novel was made into a film in 1990 starring Helen Mirren, Christopher Walken, Rupert Everett and Natasha Richardson.