Flesh

Flesh, Volume 1, is a literary fiction novel that explores the volatile intersection of power, money, and desire. The story follows István, a shy teenager living in Hungary who finds solace in a clandestine relationship with an older neighbor. This early experience sets off a chain of events that alters his trajectory, leading him from a modest apartment to the highest echelons of London society.

As part of the Flesh: WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025 series, this psychological work examines the forces that shape a human life. István navigates the complexities of the twenty-first century, rising through the army and into the circles of the super-rich. He struggles to balance intimacy and status, facing the risk that his accumulated wealth might ultimately destroy him.