Silverview

Silverview, the Avon family estate, represents the privacy and grandeur of traditional British society. The large and secluded estate, located on the outskirts of East Anglia, recalls the insular world of the British government and, in particular, of the Secret Service. As Julian grows closer to the truth of Edward’s involvement with the Service, his proximity to Silverview and its inhabitants increases. At the novel’s conclusion, Edward flees both the confines of Silverview as well as the strictures of the Secret Service.

Telephones

Telephones symbolize the all-consuming nature of occupation with the Secret Service. Both Proctor and Deborah have recognizable green phones that securely connect to the central office. These phones emphasize the way in which employment at the Service precludes a typical domestic life. Even in private, interior spaces, the phones serve as reminders of the constant presence of the Secret Service. The...