Description
'I loved this smart and divinely wry book, with its perfect marriage of archaeology, patron sainthood, and 10 Downing Street dirt. What a terrific eye and ear is at work here!' - Elinor Lipman; 'Anyone for Edmund? is gripping, funny and richly entertaining. This is not only a compelling read, but also a story grounded in real history and the genuine questions of national identity that are still thrown up by the legacies of medieval patron saints - and St Edmund in particular. While this book is fiction, at the heart of it is a truth every historian knows: the past is very much alive' - Dr Francis Young, author of Edmund: In Search of England's Lost King; 'Fantastically witty, and utterly unique. Who knew that a story about a misguided royal spirit, the shenanigans of modern day politicians, and group of overly enthusiastic amateur archaeologists, played out against the rich tapestry of medieval history, could be so entertaining? I laughed my head off. A perfect balm for our troubled times' - Maha Khan Phillips
About the Author
Simon Edge was born in Chester and read philosophy at Cambridge University. He was editor of the pioneering London paper Capital Gay before becoming a gossip columnist on the Evening Standard and then a feature writer on the Daily Express, where he was also a theatre critic for many years. The Hopkins Conundrum, published in 2017, was longlisted for the Waverton Good Read Award for debut novels. His follow-up novels The Hurtle of Hell and A Right Royal Face-Off were published in 2018 and 2019. He lives in Suffolk.
Reviews
'Guaranteed to have you laughing out loud' - The i Paper, 'Hilarious and painfully believable' - The Lady, 'A wildly inventive romp, rich in history and bunk' - Saga Magazine, 'A hugely enjoyable page-turner written with parodic panache' - Yorkshire Times, 'Brilliant - very funny' - Lesley Dolphin, BBC Radio Suffolk, 'This mix of satire, mystery and a few supernatural goings-on makes an entertaining and intriguing read' - Suffolk Magazine
Book Information
ISBN 9781785631917
Author Simon Edge
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Lightning Books
Publisher Eye Books
Weight(grams) 220g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 19mm