Staircase In Surrey

**Series: Staircase in Surrey** **Author: J.I.M. Stewart** Step into the hallowed halls of academia and intrigue with the *Staircase in Surrey* series, where the echoes of past brilliance collide with present ambitions. The quintet begins with *The Gaudy*, where the Oxford annual dinner sets the stage for Duncan Patullo—a once-idealistic scholar now grappling with a future overshadowed by old grudges and unresolved dreams. As secrets swirl among familiar faces, from a disgraced Cabinet Minister to an enigmatic memoirist, Duncan finds himself ensnared in a web of personal and professional conflicts that force him to confront the essence of his identity and aspirations. Against a backdrop of ivy-clad edifices and intellectual banter, the series intricately explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the haunting nostalgia of youth. With each encounter, the lighthearted banter masks deeper currents of regret and desire, compelling Duncan to reevaluate the choices that have shaped him. As he navigates the pitfalls of rivalry and ambition, Duncan's journey resonates with anyone who has pondered the weight of their past. Join Duncan as he embarks on a riveting odyssey through the corridors of memory and ambition, where every step on the staircase reveals new layers of intrigue and revelation. What truths will emerge from the shadows of his history? The allure of unanswered questions awaits—dare you ascend into the heart of *Staircase in Surrey*?