In 1946, a young couple set off on their honeymoon.  Fired by their ideals and passion for one another, they plan an idyllic holiday, only to encounter an experience of darkness so terrifying it alters their lives forever.  In this highly praised national bestseller, Ian McEwan has written his most humane and compelling novel to date. From the Hardcover edition. "A superb novel." -- Mark Abley, The Montreal Gazette "This is a brilliant book." -- The New Yorker "McEwan is a master...one of Europe's preeminent writers." -- The Globe and Mail From the Hardcover edition. oung couple set off on their honeymoon. Fired by their ideals and passion for one another, they plan an idyllic holiday, only to encounter an experience of darkness so terrifying it alters their lives forever. In this highly praised national bestseller, Ian McEwan has written his most humane and compelling novel to date. From the Hardcover edition. Ian McEwan is the award-winning author of two collections of short stories and four novels.  He lives in Oxford, England. From the Hardcover edition. Used Book in Good Condition