William Rayfet Hunter's debut novel delves into power dynamics between race, class, and personal relationships as experienced by an unnamed mixed-race protagonist invited into the opulent world of the Blake family. Set against the backdrop of their summer home in France, the story captures the complexities of privilege and desire, notably through characters like Felix and their scheming matriarch Annie Blake. The narrative resonates with classic literature while presenting a fresh perspective on contemporary social issues. Hunterâs insights challenge readers to examine the nuances of power beyond mere economic or racial lines.
"I wanted to look at how the big structures of power - whiteness, class and money - are wielded in the same way as smaller forms of power like desire, wit and charm."
"Sometimes they're viewed as tit for tat, but it's not a fair fight. Disarming someone with charm isn't the same thing as being able to wield the sharp end of white supremacy in the UK."
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