The Gift of the Gorgon

The story revolves around Philip Damson, an American academic and the estranged son of renowned English playwright Edward Damson, who has met a violent end. Driven by a lifelong obsession with his father, Philip seeks permission from his stepmother, Helen, to write Edward's biography. Helen consents, but under the condition that Philip uncovers the complete and painful truth about his father's life. The narrative promises to explore complex relationships, revealing the impact of five women and four men on Edward's story.