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An aging man finds his stable, respectable life upended when he is gripped by a sudden, overwhelming passion for a much younger woman. This "dark flower" of desire blooms late, forcing him to confront the emptiness of his conventional existence and the fleeting nature of youth. Galsworthy explores the irrationality of love and the internal struggle between social duty and emotional truth. The novel is a beautifully written, psychological exploration of the complexities of the male heart.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance
Length8 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PART I—SPRING (pt. 1)
5PART III—AUTUMN (pt. 1)
2PART I—SPRING (pt. 2)
6PART III—AUTUMN (pt. 2)
3PART II—SUMMER (pt. 1)
7IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
4PART II—SUMMER (pt. 2)
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