After the apocalypse the world is neatly divided.

Rational civilization rests with the Professors in their steel and concrete villages; marauding tribes of Barbarians roam the surrounding jungles; mutilated Out People inhabit the burnt scars of cities.

But Marianne, a Professor's daughter, is carried away into the jungle -- a grotesque vegetable paradise -- where she will become the captive bride of Jewel, the proud and beautiful Barbarian. There she will witness the savage rituals of the snake worshippers, indulge her voluptuous, virginal fantasies, taste the forbidden fruit of chaos.

Condition: Pre-loved book. Moderate yellowing of pages.

Format: Paperback
Year published: 1981
Pages: 151
Sub-genre: Literary fiction; romance
Imprint: Penguin Books