This novel is part of Simon Raven’s Alms for Oblivion series and is set within the world of Britain’s upper classes, where status, influence, and personal reputation shape nearly every interaction. It follows a network of characters moving through an elite social environment in which ambition, sexual relationships, and shifting alliances constantly overlap, creating a climate of manipulation and self-interest. Trust is unstable, and loyalty is frequently subordinated to personal advantage, as individuals navigate a society driven more by appearance and position than by moral consistency. The narrative explores themes of betrayal and ethical ambiguity, with relationships often revealing hidden motives and conflicts beneath a refined social surface.

Simon Raven

The Judas Boy