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Zusatztext A timely reminder of how good a storyteller he is. Informationen zum Autor In a long and highly successful career, Keith Waterhouse has published thirteen novels, including Billy Liar (which has been filmed and staged) and Our Song (also staged), seven non-fiction books and seven collections of journalism. He has written widely for television, cinema and the theatre, including the highly successful play Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell, and writes an award-winning column for the Daily Mail. He has also published two acclaimed memoirs, City Lights and Streets Ahead. Klappentext A tour de force from the creator of Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell and Billy Liar. A tour de force from the creator of Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell and Billy Liar. Zusammenfassung No London neighbourhood more resembles the restless downstream tide of the Thames than the ragged square mile of Soho! and into this human rabbit warren one evening slips Alex Singer! a student from Leeds in pursuit of his errant girlfriend. Twenty-four hours! three deaths! one fire and one mugging later! seduced! traduced and befriended! Alex is on his way to the Soho Ball. In this fast! funny and superbly crafted novel! Keith Waterhouse draws a vibrant portrait of London's liveliest quarter past and present and of its eccentric inhabitants.
