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Grieving Professor Confronts Existential Dread in 1962

1/21/2026

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George Falconer, a 58-year-old British expatriate and California college professor, grapples with grief after his partner Jim's death.
Set in 1962, the day reveals George's existential dread and isolation linked to his sexuality.
The narration is delivered by Alex Jennings, conveying George's internal struggles and the masks people wear.
Naxos Audiobooks distributes the audiobook, which runs 4 hours and 38 minutes.

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Story summary

George Falconer, a 58-year-old British expatriate and California college professor, grapples with grief after his partner Jim's death.
Set in 1962, the day reveals George's existential dread and isolation linked to his sexuality.
The narration is delivered by Alex Jennings, conveying George's internal struggles and the masks people wear.
Naxos Audiobooks distributes the audiobook, which runs 4 hours and 38 minutes.