This Lovely City

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In the aftermath of the Blitz, jazz musician Lawrie Matthews moves to London and falls in love with his neighbor, but when a tragedy strikes, he becomes the prime suspect. Atmosphe ric, poignant, and compelling, "This Lovely City" explores the themes of new arrivals, suspicion, and hope. \n Format: Paperback / softback\n Length: 384 pages\n Publication date: 04 February 2021\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers\n As seen on the new BBC TWO TV book club, Between the CoversLonglisted for the HWA Debut Crown AwardIndie Book of the Month for March, selected by the Booksellers AssociationOne of OBSERVERS10 best debut novelists of 2020WOMAN & HOMEBest of 2020EVENING STANDARDBest books of 2020MAIL ON SUNDAY2020 HighlightsIBest of 2020‘Full of life and love . . . it made my heart soar, and should be on every Londoners shelfStacey Halls, Sunday Timesbestselling author ofThe Familiars‘The writing is wonderful; London's energy runs right through it; the characters leap off the page. I was truly sad to leave them behindAdam Kay, Observer‘Convincing and involvingSunday Times‘Fans of Zadie Smith and Andrea Levy won't want to miss Louise Hares enthralling debut novelElleThe drinks are flowing. The music is playing. But the party can't last.With the Blitz over and London reeling from war, jazz musician Lawrie Matthews has answered England's call for help.Fresh off the Empire Windrush, he's taken a tiny room in south London lodgings, and has fallen in love with the girl next door.Lawrie has poured his heart into his new home – and it's alive with possibility.Until, one morning, he makes a terrible discovery.As the local community rallies, fingers of blame are pointed at those who had recently been welcomed with open arms.And, before long, the newest arrivals become the prime suspects in a tragedy which threatens to tear the city apart.Atmospheric, poignant and compelling, Louise Hares debut shows that new arrivals have always been the prime suspects.But, also, that there is always hope.MORE PRAISE FOR THIS LOVELY CITY:‘I loved, loved, loved itCathy Rentzenbrink, Sunday Timesbestselling author ofThe Familiars\n Weight: 270g\n Dimension: 129 x 197 x 27 (mm)\n ISBN-13: 9780008332600\n \n Show more