Henry Toledano Livres

Set in the vibrant Caribbean, the fiction explores diverse themes such as love versus ambition, a mother's protective instincts, and the complexities of seduction and addiction. Characters face personal struggles, including a man's battle with alcoholism and a landlord's unconventional methods to attract tenants. Complementing these narratives are factual travel stories inspired by the author's global journeys in 1960 and 1961, offering a rich tapestry of experiences that intertwine personal and cultural reflections.

Exploring the complexities of human desires and relationships, this collection features a range of warped characters facing frustrating dilemmas. From a satyr chasing lost pleasures to a man convinced of his genius, the stories delve into themes of obsession, ambition, and the quest for happiness. Set against the contrasting backdrops of England and The Bahamas, these psychological narratives reveal the darker sides of love, ambition, and personal fulfillment through a series of intriguing and often troubling situations.

At seventeen and a half, Peter George Whitehill is poised to leave behind his public school life in Cairo for a new chapter in London. As the son of a First Consul, he seeks independence and the opportunity to carve out his own identity. This transition marks a significant moment in his journey toward adulthood, filled with the challenges and adventures that come with newfound freedom.

It is 1966 and Mike Upjohn is offered a job with the Nassau Telegraph. What seems, at the outset, a wonderful posting soon turns into a complex of Bahamian culture tugging at the tail-end of colonialism. And stuck in the middle is Upjohn's new colleague, Poldi Stein. A budding author, Upjohn decides to put down his journal of the ensuing events in book form, covering Stein's descent from easy-going journalist and property owner to scandal-ridden westerner at odds with the changing balance of power. In The Expatriates, Henry Toledano weaves together a Rum Diary type cultural collision which fizzes along at quite a clip.