Number Ten

Sue, Townsend

ISBN 10: 0141802448 ISBN 13: 9780141802442

Publisher: Penguin, 2002

Synopsis

Jack Spratt is a policeman on the door of Number 10. When the PM decides that the only way to get closer to the men and women on the street is to travel around the country incognito, he enlists Jack's help. Leaving his high-powered, ambitious wife to hold the fort, he and Jack set out. But neither can foresee how their extraordinary odyssey will impact on world affairs. Or their own lives.

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Review:

A wickedly entertaining and passionate swipe at New Labour (The Times)

There is a gem on nearly every page. Nothing escapes Townsend's withering pen. Satirical, witty, observant . . . a clever book (Observer)

Poignant, hilarious, heart-rending, devastating (New Statesman)

A delight. Genuinely funny . . . compassion shines through the unashamedly ironic social commentary (Guardian)

Synopsis:

Jack Spratt is a policeman on the door of Number Ten. When the Prime Minister decides that the only way to get closer to the men and women on the street is to travel around the country incognito and find out what they really think, he enlists Jack's help. Leaving his high-powered, ambitious wife to hold the fort, he and Jack set out. But neither can foresee how their extraordinary odyssey will impact on world affairs. Or their own lives.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0141802448
• ISBN 13: 9780141802442
• Binding: Audio Cassette