For twenty years Christian Benediktsson has led an orderly but demanding life as butler to the media magnate William Randolph Hearst, famously the inspiration for Citizen Kane, in his San Simeon castle. But Christian's own private world is filled with regret - for a family abandoned, a reckless affair and a tragic death, followed hard by financial downfall that prompted his profound retreat from life. But when one day Christian's buried past threatens to catch up with him, a heart-rending journey of self-discovery into lost love begins.

Walking into the Night by Olaf Olafsson is a heartbreakingly romantic story of a tragic love affair set in the gorgeous heart of the Jazz Age.

About the Author
Olaf Olafsson was born in Reykjavik in 1962 and studied physics at Brandeis University. Formerly the president of Sony Interactive Entertainment, he is currently Vice Chairman of Time Warner Digital Media. His first novel, Absolution, was published in 1994 and his second, The Journey Home, in 2001. He lives in New York City.

Reviews
"'With Walking into the Night, Olaf Olafsson joins Kazuo Ishiguro and P.G. Wodehouse as a creator of great literary butlers.' Daily Telegraph 'An elegant and moving novel.' Independent"



Book Information
ISBN 9780571219919
Author Olaf Olafsson
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Faber & Faber
Publisher Faber & Faber
Weight(grams) 214g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 126mm * 17mm