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The White Monkey

AuthorJohn Galsworthy

NarratorStephen Kemble

SeriesThe Forsyte Saga, Book 4

Duration9h

CategoriesAdult Fiction, Novels

PublisherInhouse

VersionUnabridged

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A new generation has arrived to divide the Forsyte clan with society scandals and conflicting passions. Set in the years following the First World War, the story moves to Soames Forsyte's daughter Fleur. She is now married to Michael Mont, but when her old love Jon returns after seven years, desire is rekindled and loyalties begin to divide.

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