Robertson Davies' distinctive Deptford Trilogy shines with its whimsical whirring of fantastical and intricate tales, built around a baffling fatality. Following Fifth Business, The Manticore casts David Staunton; a man contented with his achievements yet tormented by his tie to his flamboyant father. On his voyage for solace through counselling, he meets a lively assemblage of characters who aid him in linking to his origin and his father's death.
