Présentation de l'éditeur
Winner of a Somerset Maugham Award 1997 A stunning novel of political life, betrayal and passion, which lifts the lid on vice within the Palace of Westminster. . .and cost Hensher his job as a House of Commons clerk. John is a distinguished widower with a hump, two daughters, and an important job in the House of Commons. He also has a fondness for visiting rent boys in the afternoons, and a passion for secrecy. . .
Biographie de l'auteur
Philip Hensher is a columnist for the Independent, arts critic for the Spectator and a Granta Best of Young British novelist. He has written ten novels, including The Mulberry Empire, King of the Badgersand the Booker-shortlisted ‘The Northern Clemenc, and one collection of short stories. He is Professor of Creative Writing at Bath Spa University and lives in London.