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Zusatztext ‘Sharp, funny, warm – and charmingly odd… If only all fiction emerging from Westminster could be this rewarding’ The Guardian 'A funny, observational comedy... that takes a darker turn' Sunday Express 'A brilliantly observed examination of choices and consequences, of why we act as we do and of just how similar we all are' Litro Magazine ''Intriguing… an incredibly well-written debut novel' Closer Magazine 'Sharp and entertaining' Carys Bray, author of A Song For Issy Bradley 'A witty and well-observed contemporary drama' Good Housekeeping Magazine 'A quirky rom-com set in the House of Commons... this one gets my vote' Red Magazine , Best Summer Beach Books 2017 'A deftly crafted and original novel by an author with a genuine flair for compelling storytelling' Wisconsin Bookwatch Magazine ' The Threat Level Remains Severe , shining a sly light into the mundane backrooms and office romances of the corridors of power, is a stylish, bleakly funny and sad, acutely observed contemporary drama' Shena Mackay, author of The Orchard on Fire Praise for Rowena MacDonald 'Confident, funny and poignant. Macdonald's world draws the reader in irresistibly' Jane Rogers 'Deliciously erotic and hugely readable, with some wonderful moments of illumination' Maureen Freely 'Surely one of the most insightful, honest and reassuringly humane tales of the true workings of the Mother of Parliaments in all its shabby, slapdash and vainglorious reality' Robert Edric Informationen zum Autor Rowena Macdonald was born on the Isle of Wight, grew up in the West Midlands and now lives in East London. Her debut collection, Smoked Meat, was short-listed for the 2012 Edge Hill Prize. Her short stories have won various prizes and been published by Galley Beggar Press, Influx Press, Ambit, Unthank Books and Serpent's Tail, among others. Klappentext A satirical behind-the-scenes look at Westminster, it will appeal to readers of Elizabeth Day and Lisa Owens. 'Confident, funny and poignant. Macdonald's world draws the reader in irresistibly' Jane Rogers Vorwort Advance reading copies available to reviewers and stores. Media mailing of advance reading copies to a wide range of book reviewers at national and local media, including trade journals, newspapers, magazines, websites, fan zones, literary blogs. Social media campaign to include blogs, contests and giveaways. Co-op available Zusammenfassung A new colleague and a mysterious admirer make life infinitely more interesting for House of Commons secretary Grace, but is everything really as it seems?...
