Running Away Thomas, Leslie Summary Written with the characteristic wit and good humour, Leslie Thomas's novel tells the story of a grown man who runs away from home, and the adventures that befall him in his quest for a new lease of life. Written with the characteristic wit and good humour, Leslie Thomas's novel tells the story of a grown man who runs away from home, and the adventures that befall him in his quest for a new lease of life. His latest love affair discovered (thanks to an observant fifteen-year-old daughter who points out the still-wet suds of expensive soap lingering in his ear), bestselling author Nicholas Boulting sets off amid a torrent of abuse to see what else life can offer. After his fantasy escape to Luxor turns into a nighmarish excursion to Malaga, Nicholas returns hastily to London. He moves into a flat in Little Venice with Sol Solomon, a sex-mad writer of dubious reputation, and sits down to write his next novel, Owls of Desperation. Full of the qualities we have come to expect from his novels, Running Away is Leslie Thomas's eminently readable and enjoyable story of one man's mid-life crisis. Perfect for fans of Arborist Merchandising Root, Self Service, Custom Stores, SelfHelp & Psychology Humour, Humorous Fiction, Literary Fiction Books. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 448 pages · Paperback By Thomas, Leslie Details ISBN: 9780749318888 Author: Thomas, Leslie Format: Paperback Pages: 448 Language: English Publication date: 11 September 1995 Condition: Used – Good About the authors Thomas, Leslie and Leslie Thomas · Publisher: Arrow More about this book Reviews Written with the characteristic wit and good humour, Leslie Thomas's novel tells the story of a grown man who runs away from home, and the adventures that befall him in his quest for a new lease of life.
