McKenzie's Friend - Softcover

Davison, Philip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0142001988 ISBN 13: 9780142001981

Publisher: Penguin Group USA, 2003

Synopsis

Harry Fielding has had enough of the low life. He's through with being an understrapper for MI5. It's time to make a new start. He'll spend more time with his widowed father, Cecil. He'll look into that job he's heard about-a concierge/handyman for a small hotel. But Harry's fishing holiday with his father is interrupted by his old friend Alfie, the crooked policeman. Alfie is in trouble. Actually, Alfie is trouble, but Harry is not one to abandon a friend, especially since Alfie's wife, Ruth-all long fingers and perfect belly-is also anxious to see him again. As it turns out, Alfie has been suspended from the police force but has lined up a private investigation job that calls for Harry's expertise. But once on the case, Harry begins to wonder just what he is expected to do.

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Review:

"A subtle undercurrent of humour...well written...weird." "Time Out" "The world of "McKenzie's Friend" is an unsettling place, half nightmare, half reality, funny but also terrifying. And Harry Fielding, the narrator, is a gem. World-weary and clueless, knowing and blind, he's the perfect escort through this memorable and very accomplished book." Roddy Doyle"

Book Description:

A thoroughly engaging depiction of a spy dragged back into a world of secrets and disguise.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Group USA
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0142001988
• ISBN 13: 9780142001981
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256