Author:Spike Milligan
Murphy is Irish and poor. Even by the standards of the poorest of the poor in Ireland, Murphy is poor.
Set sometime between the first and second World Wars, somewhere in Ireland and sometimes everywhere else besides - at one point Murphy is kidnapped by Irish aliens who take him in a spaceship to see St Patrick choose his National Lottery numbers - Murphy's story serves only to prove that the luck of the Irish is not bestowed upon all the sons of the nation.
Unable to hold down his job on a building site he turns to robbery but is discovered trapped inside a suit of armour, almost drowns when he falls down a wishing well and catches a particularly revolting form of bronchitis whilst on religious retreat in a particularly revolting form of monastery.As you would expect, The Murphy is rude, irreverent and hugely funny. Classic, timeless Milligan.
A thoroughly enjoyable historical romp, well-researched, elegantly written
—— Moira Jeffrey , Glasgow HeraldAn absorbing read
—— Sophie Harrison , Sunday TimesThe novelist's own passion for and dedication to her subject translates into an easy - and enjoyable - historical romp
—— Jennifer Potter , Times Literary SupplementA novel of compelling power. Her habitually careful craftsmanship and sumptuous prose fit the elegance and high drama of the period
—— Shusha Guppy , Financial Times[Langley] brings Denon and his world thrillingly and charmingly to life
—— Kate Chilsholm , SpectatorLangley's achievement is that her own fascination with him is shared by the reader
—— Lilian Pizzichini , Sunday TelegraphAn effective historical mystery story and an affecting emotional drama
—— Independent on SundayNo author marries heartbreak and hilarity so seamlessly
—— Mail on SundayFunny, tender and completely absorbing
—— Graham NortonCharming, funny and poignant. But also profound, heartbreaking
—— Nina StibbeKeyes at her best: capturing everyday voices with humour and empathy with writing that you'll devour in a weekend. Just pure and simple joy
—— StylistHigh quality entertainment
—— Marie ClaireIt takes real talent to make a reader laugh and cry … the story will stay with you long after you've read the last page
—— HeatKeyes writes brilliantly, as always, about love, grief, jealousy and friendship
—— Daily MailThe jokes are as good as ever, Keyes' large cast of Irish and American characters fizz and crackle off the page. High quality entertainment
—— Marie ClaireThe novel is a rare blend of genres, a richly enjoyable satire and an inspirational tale of one woman's triumph over despair
—— Daily Telegraph
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