Jacob's Room

Exploring the nuances of relationships, the narrative follows Jacob from childhood in pre-war England through his experiences at Cambridge and into adulthood. The perspectives of the women in his life, such as the repressed Clara Durrant and the free-spirited art student Florinda, shape his journey. Significant moments unfold in London, with later travels to Italy and Greece. Ultimately, the story culminates in Jacob's death in the war, poignantly depicted through the emptiness left in his wake rather than the event itself.