The End of the Affair

"The End of the Affair" is a novel by Graham Greene that explores themes of love, jealousy, and faith set in London during and after World War II. The story revolves around a passionate affair between a writer named Maurice Bendrix and Sarah Miles, the wife of a civil servant. Their relationship is complicated by Sarah’s deep-seated beliefs and feelings of guilt. After a traumatic event, Sarah ends the affair abruptly, leading Bendrix to question the nature of love, loss, and existence. The narrative grapples with complex emotions and philosophical dilemmas surrounding the human experience.