Lie Down in Darkness Author:William Styron First published in 1951. From the cover: "A Lost Girl. Peyton Loftis was young, well born, and beautiful -- yet her loveliness carried tragedy that brought destruction to those she loved. Neither her indulgent father, her lonely, stern mother, her pathetic sister, nor a vast circle of lovers could save her from the terrible fate she embraced... more »." Sounds scandalous. An early Styron, to complete your collection.« less