Les romans de Bram abordent des thèmes complexes, réputés pour leur style riche et leurs aperçus profonds de la psyché humaine. Son œuvre explore souvent la vie d'artistes et de créateurs, plongeant les lecteurs dans leurs luttes internes et leurs processus créatifs. Avec un sens aigu du détail et une compréhension de la nature humaine, Bram crée des personnages à la fois vulnérables et résilients. Son écriture est célébrée pour son intelligence et sa résonance émotionnelle.
Set in 1957 Los Angeles, the story explores the life of James Whale, a retired director known for his iconic horror films. Haunted by memories, he forms a complex friendship with his gardener, a charming ex-marine. Their relationship oscillates between tenderness and peril, revealing deep emotional layers and personal struggles. This edition includes additional insights, such as author interviews and reading recommendations, enhancing the reader's experience of this compelling narrative.
Set against the backdrop of the impending Iraq War, the story explores the complex relationships between Zack Knowles, a psychologist, and his long-term partner Daniel Wexler, an art teacher. Their lives are disrupted by the arrival of Abbas Rohani, an enigmatic artist in residence, who becomes romantically involved with Daniel. The intertwining of personal and political tensions creates unforeseen challenges for both families, highlighting the impact of external conflicts on intimate relationships.
Set against the backdrop of the Civil War to the early 1920s, the narrative follows Augustus Fitzwilliam Boyd, a clairvoyant pianist entangled in a complex love triangle involving a former slave and a white governess. As he navigates his unique abilities to communicate with spirits, the story explores themes of love, identity, and the impact of history on personal lives. Christopher Bram showcases his literary prowess in this ambitious historical novel, weaving a rich tapestry of character and emotion.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York theater, this comedy explores the lives of a diverse cast of characters, including actors, writers, and a notable drama critic. The narrative delves into their complex relationships, showcasing a mix of love for their craft and romantic entanglements, highlighted by the presence of British star Henry Lewse, acclaimed as "the Hamlet of his generation." The story captures the humor and drama inherent in the world of performance and the intricate dynamics among its colorful personalities.
Anciano y casi ciego, pero con su sentido del humor intacto, el inefable Augustus Fitzwilliam Boyd, enigmático pianista cuyo don excepcional para la música proviene directamente del mundo de los espíritus, desgrana casi sesenta años de recuerdos, desde el final de la Guerra Civil norteamericana hasta 1920, en un periplo que abarca lugares tan dispares como Nueva York, París, Londres y Constantinopla. En su camino se cruzarán Isaac kemp, esclavo y desertor de firmes convicciones religiosas que intentará desesperadamente negar su atracción por él, y miss Alice Pangborn, distinguida institutriz empeñada en salir adelante sin depender de hombre alguno. Los tres, atrapados en un extraño y a veces conflictivo amor triangular, se embarcarán en la insólita peripecia de una vida compartida en la que se toparán con mil y un personajes tan extravagantes como fascinantes, y serán testigos de las transformaciones de un mundo que asiste, atónito, al nacimiento de una nueva sociedad donde términos como homosexualidad, racismo, libertad individual o exilio comienzan a adquirir un nuevo significado
Ein Jahr nach dem Tod des Filmemachers Angel Clare finden seine Freunde endlich das Gleichgewicht zwischen Trauer, Verdrängung und Weiterleben.--Back cover
Man schreibt das Jahr 1942, einige Monate nach Pearl Harbor. Hank Fayette, Matrose zweiter Klasse, wird festgenommen, weil er sich zur falschen Zeit und am falschen Ort befindet: in einem schwulen Bordell von Manhattan. Dieses Etablissement steht unter dem Verdacht, ein Treffpunkt deutscher Agenten zu sein, die schwulen amerikanischen Soldaten Informationen entlocken. Das FBI und der amerikanische Geheimdienst schlagen dem naiven jungen Mann aus Texas ein Geschäft vor. Dafür, daß die gegen ihn wegen Homosexualität erhobenen Anklagepunkte fallengelassen werden, soll er in das Bordell zurückkehren, um dort als Prostituierter zu arbeiten und den deutschen Agentenring zu sprengen.--Back cover
