The Secret History

Richard Papen has grown up in a difficult family and decides to move away to study at Hampden College. He wishes to continue with his previous Greek and classical studies, however, there is only one class studying this at his new college. This is where he meets his charismatic teacher and his new classmates, an eccentric group of misfits who invite him into a world where the lines of morality begin to blur.

I found this book utterly compelling, I was intrigued from the first page. Although this is a long book, I felt the story continued to deepen throughout. The writing is superb and although I wouldn't describe these characters as likeable they are truly fascinating and I always looked forward to finding out more about them and the unravelling events of this excellent story.