Ten daring stories from 'a writer who seems capable of anything' (Guardian), the Booker Prize-shortlisted Philip Hensher
Backdrops vary in this collection of stories from the author of The Northern Clemency from turmoil in Sudan following the death of a politician in a plane crash, to southern India where a Soho hedonist starts to envisage the crump and soar of munitions. Each story, regardless of location, reveals a great writer at the peak of his powers.
Hensher's literary prowess shines through in each tale, making Tales of Persuasion a top pick for any fiction enthusiast. His ability to weave political undertones into the narrative further cements his position as one of the best in the field.
For fans of Ian Mcewan (Lessons), Kate Atkinson (Shrines of Gaiety), Barbara Kingsolver (Demon Copperhead), Mick Herron (The Secret Hours), and Hernan Diaz (Trust).