The Tap Dancer
(Autor) Andrew Barrow'My favourite novel and one I wish I'd written.' ALAN BENNETT Winner of the McKitterick Prize for best first novel by an author aged over 40, and the Hawthornden Prize for imaginative literature. Everyone craves retirement from the Civil Service, don't they? That time for an ageing patriarch to enjoy the fruits of a well-earned pension and the respect of his family; maybe even to indulge in a love of music halls and metropolitan life. If only people would listen and do as they were told... His fourth son William, the long-suffering narrator, is the constant butt of his father's jokes and victim of his brother's indifference. But as death, divorce and other darker dramas follow, father and son slowly establish a strange harmony.
Andrew Barrow
Andrew Barrow is a British author known for his compelling and intricately plotted crime novels. His most notable works include "The Tap-Dancing Knife Thrower" and "The Strange and True Tale of Horace Wells, Surgeon Dentist." Barrow's writing style is characterized by its sharp wit, dark humor, and clever twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats. He has made a significant impact on the crime fiction genre, earning praise for his originality and ability to create complex, multi-dimensional characters. "The Tap-Dancing Knife Thrower" is considered his most famous work, captivating readers with its gripping storyline and unpredictable plot twists.