In 1938 Alexandria, a young British schoolmaster and poet, Darley, befriends Consular Officer Pursewarden and becomes entangled with Justine, the enigmatic wife of a Coptic banker.
Justine
In 1938 British Palestine, a complex web of romance and politics ensues as multiple men vie for the attention of a captivating Coptic banker's wife, who secretly supports the anti-British resistance.