Description
Past Imperfect by Julian Fellowes is a sharply observed, elegantly written contemporary novel about wealth, secrets, and the lingering consequences of youthful choices. The story follows Damian Baxter, a man who has amassed extraordinary wealth but, facing the realities of his mortality, is consumed by one pressing question — who should inherit his fortune. When he receives an anonymous letter from a former lover hinting that he fathered a child in his youth, Damian embarks on a desperate search for the truth.
Complicating matters is the fact that the only person who knows the social circles and scandals of Damian’s privileged past is his estranged former friend and narrator of the tale. Reluctantly drawn back into the world of debutante balls, country estates, and old rivalries, the narrator retraces their glittering 1960s social scene to uncover the mystery. Fellowes, acclaimed creator of Downton Abbey, infuses the novel with biting wit, keen social commentary, and richly drawn characters.
Perfect for fans of character-driven dramas, novels of manners, and stories about lost opportunities and old regrets, Past Imperfect is a compelling look at the price of ambition and the ghosts of one’s past.
