Alan Hollinghurst
Books and Quotes Collection
The Line of Beauty
2004
The picture of a blanched and ringleted Boy George on the cover had been taken by Russell.
“That's because I love you,” said Nick, singsong with the truth. Leo took in this chance for an echoing avowal; it was a brief deep silence, as tactical as it was undiscussable.
If Nick answered a question Wani listened to him and then gave a flat little codicil or correction.