The Grand Scheme of Things - the bold new novel about prejudice in the theatre world

Stifled by his law degree and looking for a way out of the corporate world, he finds a kindred spirit in Eddie after a chance encounter at a cafe. Together they devise a plan which will see Eddie's play on stage and Hugo's name in lights and expose the theatre world for its racism and hollow clout-chasing.

About the author

Born in Botswana, raised in the West Midlands, UK and living in London, Warona Jay studied law at the University of Kent and King's College London before switching to a creative writing PhD at Brunel. She was shortlisted for the Sony Young Movellist of the Year Award judged by Malorie Blackman and longlisted for Penguin Random House's WriteNow Scheme in 2020.

The Grand Scheme of Things is her debut novel.

Product details

• Authors: Warona Jay
• Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 17.07.2025
• EAN: 9781804441299
• ISBN: 978-1-80444-129-9
• No. of pages: 304
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Fiction > Narrative literature > Contemporary literature (from 1945); London, Greater London, Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Fiction: special features, FICTION / Literary, FICTION / Satire, Satirical fiction and parodies, Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary, Narrative theme: Diversity, equality, inclusion, FICTION / Diversity & Multicultural