Der Mann, der gerne Frauen küsste

An art dealer, a notorious womanizer, finally wants to give up his constant affairs and only kiss passionately – the utmost indulgence he allows himself. But is a kiss really ever enough? A couple tells the story of their relationship from the end, the unexpected reunion at the hardware store, back to the first date. A doubly humiliated author – his wife has left him, and the literary section has torn apart his latest work – does what an artist must do: he travels to France, where he is served not only delicious oysters but also the opportunity for revenge on his biggest critic on a silver platter. A film director is desperate about the customs of Hollywood – and about his love for his leading actress. And the unsuccessful actor Alec Dunbar also feels that misfortune rarely comes alone. William Boyd's characters are aspiring artists, actors, and wannabe writers, whose grand ambitions are ruthlessly laid bare. Like no one else, Boyd illuminates the consequences of chance encounters and hasty decisions, once again demonstrating that he is one of the most original and captivating storytellers of our time.