Description
Tim Cleverley inherits a failing pub in Wales, which he plans to rescue by enlisting an American pulp novelist to concoct an entirely fabricated "mystery" about Gerald Manley Hopkins, who composed "The Wreck of the Deutschland" nearby. Blending the real stories of Hopkins and the shipwrecked nuns he wrote about with a contemporary love story, while casting a wry eye on the Dan Brown industry, The Hopkins Conundrum is a highly original mix of commercial fiction, literary biography, and satirical commentary.
"I love this novel. It pulls off the three-card trick of being entertaining, genuinely touching, and a fascinating insight into Gerard Manley Hopkins' poetry" - Harriett Gilbert; "A deft fusion of genuinely funny writing and deeply poignant drama bound artfully around the vividly imagined character of Gerard Manley Hopkins, who is long overdue a revival and deservedly takes centre-stage" - Jennifer Selway, Daily Express "Wonderfully enjoyable: a masterful mash-up of contemporary literary satire and poetic erudition which had me laughing out loud and then reaching for the collected works of a now neglected Victorian poet. Prepare to be delighted" - Liz Trenow; "A splendid mix of literary detection, historical description and contemporary romance. Edge's witty debunking of the Vatican conspiracy genre will appeal equally to fans and detractors of Dan Brown" - Michael Arditti; "A compelling and captivating debut" - Laurie Graham
About the Author
Simon Edge was born in Chester and educated at Cambridge University, where he read philosophy. He spent many years as a national newspaper journalist and critic, and has an MA in creative writing from City University, London. The Hopkins Conundrum is his first novel. He lives in Suffolk.
Reviews
"Genuinely funny and deeply poignant" - Daily Express; "Edge wears his Hopkins learning lightly, sprinkling the book with snippets while avoiding didacticism or handholding... it's a merry page-turner" - The Spectator; "A comedy with a touching emphasis on the importance of truth in human relationships." - The Tablet; "A witty satire... By turns gripping and laugh-out-loud funny" - Press and Journal; "Hugely entertaining... Edge's excoriating analysis is an utter delight" - WI Life
Awards
Commended for Waverton Good Read Award 2018.
Book Information
ISBN 9781785630330
Author Simon Edge
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Lightning Books
Publisher Eye Books
Weight(grams) 280g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 20mm
"I love this novel. It pulls off the three-card trick of being entertaining, genuinely touching, and a fascinating insight into Gerard Manley Hopkins' poetry" - Harriett Gilbert; "A deft fusion of genuinely funny writing and deeply poignant drama bound artfully around the vividly imagined character of Gerard Manley Hopkins, who is long overdue a revival and deservedly takes centre-stage" - Jennifer Selway, Daily Express "Wonderfully enjoyable: a masterful mash-up of contemporary literary satire and poetic erudition which had me laughing out loud and then reaching for the collected works of a now neglected Victorian poet. Prepare to be delighted" - Liz Trenow; "A splendid mix of literary detection, historical description and contemporary romance. Edge's witty debunking of the Vatican conspiracy genre will appeal equally to fans and detractors of Dan Brown" - Michael Arditti; "A compelling and captivating debut" - Laurie Graham
About the Author
Simon Edge was born in Chester and educated at Cambridge University, where he read philosophy. He spent many years as a national newspaper journalist and critic, and has an MA in creative writing from City University, London. The Hopkins Conundrum is his first novel. He lives in Suffolk.
Reviews
"Genuinely funny and deeply poignant" - Daily Express; "Edge wears his Hopkins learning lightly, sprinkling the book with snippets while avoiding didacticism or handholding... it's a merry page-turner" - The Spectator; "A comedy with a touching emphasis on the importance of truth in human relationships." - The Tablet; "A witty satire... By turns gripping and laugh-out-loud funny" - Press and Journal; "Hugely entertaining... Edge's excoriating analysis is an utter delight" - WI Life
Awards
Commended for Waverton Good Read Award 2018.
Book Information
ISBN 9781785630330
Author Simon Edge
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Lightning Books
Publisher Eye Books
Weight(grams) 280g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 20mm
