“Quinx, or the Ripper's Tale” (1985) is the fifth and final book in the “Avignon Quintet” series by the recognized classic of 20th-century English literature Lawrence Durrell, whose work has found many admirers in Russia. Using individual techniques and motifs of the famous “Alexandria Quartet,” the author completes the story about the fates of his heroes. Despite all the disappointments and tragedies, sometimes shrouded in mystical secrets, they try to find peace of mind and the lost meaning of life. The answers to many questions are hidden in the prophecies of the gypsy, sometimes quite bizarre. Just like the famous “Alexandria Quartet,” this, according to the author’s definition, is “a study of love in the modern world.” Traveling with his heroes in space and time, Darrell created poetic, fascinating works. Complex, intertwining plots fascinate the reader, forcing him to follow the development of the action with excitement.