The Wimbledon Poisoner
- 329 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A welcome re-issue of Nigel William's modern classic of comic writing.
Set against the backdrop of an iconic London locale, this trilogy explores the intertwined lives and personal journeys of its characters. The narratives weave together threads of drama, humor, and poignant reflections on human relationships and societal shifts. It offers a compelling glimpse into the everyday experiences and evolving destinies of individuals shaped by their surroundings.
A welcome re-issue of Nigel William's modern classic of comic writing.
14-year-old ufologist Simon Britton's father has just died and his mother, a member of the First Church of Christ the Spiritualist, is trying to get in touch with him. But some weird messages come through instead. By the author of My Life Closed Twice which won the Somerset Maugham Award.
Robert Wilson is an aimless young man who has passed himself off as a Muslim to secure a job at the newly established Wimbledon Independent Islamic Boys' Day School. This is the story of his decline and fall, as he demonstrates the failure of a post-colonial Briton to understand another culture that has absolutely no need of him.