Agents and Patients. Illustrated

Agents and Patients is a witty and biting comedy of manners that showcases Anthony Powell’s sharp eye for the absurdities of human behavior. Set against the backdrop of 1930s London, the novel follows the misadventures of Blore-Smith, a wealthy but gullible young man whose naivety makes him an easy target for the opportunists of high society. Blore-Smith’s life takes a chaotic turn when he becomes entangled with two charming yet unscrupulous individuals: the flashy and manipulative author M...