Gentlemen and Players

Brief Overview

The novel «Gentlemen and Players» by Joanne Harris unfolds in an elite boys' school, where a confrontation arises between two main characters: the veteran teacher Roy Straitley and a mysterious newcomer who conceals their past. The narrative alternates between Straitley's perspective and that of an anonymous narrator, who gradually reveals their motives and plans to bring down the school. The story is filled with intrigue, secrets, and unexpected twists leading to a dramatic climax where past and present collide, unveiling the true intentions and personal tragedies of the characters.