Description
'This book is as stylish as one would hope. An evocative, escapist tale of murder and secrecy in post-war London, War Damage paints a picture of a city that, way before the '60s (even in the rubble of the Blitz), was swinging' - Lauren Laverne, Grazia
About the Author
An independent researcher and writer best known for her commentaries on feminism and popular culture, Elizabeth Wilson is currently Visiting Professor at the London College of Fashion. She is the author of several non-fiction books. Her novel The Twilight Hour (9781852424770) is also published by Serpent's Tail.
Reviews
[A] first class whodunit...The portrait of Austerity Britain is masterfully done...the most fascinating character in this impressive work is the exhausted capital itself -- Julia Handford * Sunday Telegraph *
[Wilson] evokes louche, bohemian NW3 with skill and relish -- Guardian * John O'Connell *
The era of austerity after the Second World War makes an entertaining and convincing backdrop to Elizabeth Wilson's fine second novel, War Damage... A delight to read -- The Times * Marcel Berlins *
Book Information
ISBN 9781846686924
Author Elizabeth Wilson
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Serpent's Tail
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 234g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 26mm