The Egyptian city of Alexandria once boasted the world's greatest library, home to scholars dedicated solely to the pursuit of knowledge. But on the eve of World War II, the obsessed characters in this mesmerizing novel find that their pursuits lead only to bedrooms in which each seeks to know-and possess-the other.

This hardback book is in fair condition with the spine nearly coming off and the outside top part of the spine is a little damaged. Copyright 1957. Weighs 14.7 oz.