Author:David Nobbs
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'Manages to find joy in the trivial and creates farce out of monotony . . . To say that a book has 'changed your life' has become so commonplace that it has become almost meaningless. Nonetheless, I think that in this case, it is probably true' JONATHAN COE
From the bestselling author of Going Gently and the hugely successful autobiography I Didn't Get Where I Am Today
Reginald Iolanthe Perrin is sick to death with selling exotic ices at Sunshine Desserts. He's fed up with his boss C.J. who delights in making his life hell. And he's had enough of his eager young assistants who think everything is 'super'.
So begins Reggie's battle against consumerism. Driven to desperation by the rat race and the unpunctuality of Britain's trains, Reggie's small eccentricities escalate to the extreme.
Until, finally, he leaves behind the unacceptable face of capitalism altogether. Driven off in a motorised jelly, and creating the world's biggest loganberry slick on his way, he dumps his clothes on a Dorset beach and sets off for new adventures . . .
That Lady Jane Grey had two tragic sisters is one of the neglected stories of the Elizabethan age. High praise to Ella March Chase, who knows her Tudor history, for putting this fascinating and doomed trio at the centre of an ingenious work of fiction
—— G.J. MEYER, author of THE TUDORSThanks to the skilled craftmanship of Ella March Chase, the three Grey sisters come vividly to life... an intimate portrait of their struggle in the hostile environment of the Tudor court - a world brilliantly recreated in this thoroughly engrossing novel
—— KATE EMERSONMarion's style remains pleasingly poetic
—— SFXYoung adult fare with intelligence and very scary and often sad moments and will appeal equally to an older reader
—— Love ReadingCompulsive reading... Rooney's approach it to make this a very personal story for Joan. There's love, loss, betrayal, friendship and secrets galore and it gives a believable insight on how one, normal person might be let to betray her country. The true mark of the story is that you find yourself thinking that you might have done exactly what Joan did in those circumstances
—— The BookbagA gripping, emotional and expertly plotted spy novel of the Cold War, inspired by a real story. Beautifully written and clever
—— Kate MosseOne of Britain's brightest young writing talents
—— Nic Bottomley , Bath LifeGripping
—— GlamourA great thriller and a stirring love story
—— GraziaA gripping narrative and a compelling lead character... This is an absorbing and accomplished novel
—— LittleReaderLibraryA very human Cold War thriller
—— Good HousekeepingRooney is a novelist at home with life’s ambiguities, her plotting pleasingly intricate, her narrative richly textured
—— Lucy Beresford , Sunday Telegraph (Seven)A captivating read
—— ChoiceAn exciting and intelligent novel... Rooney's re-creation of the politics of the day is brilliant
—— Kate Saunders , The TimesParticulary acute on the muddle of emotion, reason and morality that festers around betrayal...compelling, impressively detailed story, with thrillerish overtones...
—— Elizabeth Buchan , The Sunday TimesA wonderfully plotted spy drama full of intrigue and suspense… A fantastic read
—— UK Regional Press SyndicationExtremely readable
—— Mark Perryman , Hufffington PostA brilliant spy novel, with an unlikely culprit and a deft, involving plot... Tense, beautifully pitched and very moving
—— Marie Claire[A] polished, intricate novel… rich in moral ambiguity
—— Sunday TelegraphThis powerfully-written spy thriller is compulsive reading
—— Falkirk HeraldA gripping spy novel with an unlikely culprit and a thoroughly researched basis in fact... Perfect for fans of William Boyd's Restless
—— Absolutely Chelsea
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