Zuleika Dobson

Set against the backdrop of Edwardian Oxford, this satirical novel explores the destructive allure of a captivating femme fatale, Zuleika Dobson. As she navigates her newfound celebrity status, she inadvertently inspires a tragic obsession among the male students, particularly the Duke of Dorset. His desperate love leads him to contemplate suicide, a decision that spirals into a collective madness among his peers. The narrative critiques the absurdity of love and the lengths to which individuals will go, culminating in a dramatic and darkly humorous conclusion.