Laughter in the Dark by Vladimir Nabokov this novel—translated into seventeen languages—is

this novel—translated into seventeen languages—is about creation

a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'

As the First World War shatters families

His true motive is to find Jasmine

and has just made a romantic error of epic proportions

Laughter in the Dark by Vladimir Nabokov this novel—translated into seventeen languages—isAlbinus rich, married middle aged and respectable is an art critic and aspiring filmmaker who lusts after the coquettish young cinema usherette Margot. Gradually he seduces her and convinces himself he is irresistible to her, but Margot has other plans. She wants to be a film star, and when Albinus introduces her to the American movie producer Axel Rex, she sees her chance and plotting, duplicity and tragedy ensue.