The Altogether Unexpected Disappearance of Atticus Craftsman

Mamen Sanchez, Lucy Greaves

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Black Swan
02 November 2015

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

A hilarious and charming literary novel about the mysterious disappearance of an Englishman in the heart of Spain.

Perfect for fans of quirky translated fiction like The One-Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared and literary gems like The Rosie Project and The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency.

'A perfect blend of literature, mystery and love . . . and side-splitting humour' Lucy Robinson, author of The Greatest Love Story of All Time

Atticus Craftsman never travels without a supply of Earl Grey and a favourite book. So when he is sent to shut down a failing literary magazine in Madrid, he packs both. A short Spanish jaunt later, he'll be back in Kent, cup of tea and smoked-salmon sandwich in hand.

But the five ladies who run the magazine have other ideas. They'll do anything to keep the jobs they love - even if it involves hoodwinking Atticus with flashing eyes, the ghosts of literature past and a winding journey into the heart of Andalucia.

With not the most efficient of detectives in pursuit, it's only a matter of time before Atticus Craftsman either falls in love, disappears completely or - worst of all - runs out of Earl Grey.

Crime comedy, love story and literary adventure all at once, The Altogether Unexpected Disappearance of Atticus Craftsman is fiendishly fun and delightfully different.

'A delightfully funny literary adventure' Choice Magazine 'What a fabulous read! Written with verve and wit' Frances Mayes, author of bestselling Under the Tuscan Sun

By: Mamen Sanchez
Translated by: Lucy Greaves
Imprint: Black Swan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 218g
ISBN: 9780552772396
ISBN 10: 0552772399
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 02 November 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mamen Sanchez is a deputy editor at Hola! magzine and editor of Hola! Mexico. A bestselling author in Spain, she has published five novels; this is the first to be translated into English. She lives in Madrid and is married with five children.

Reviews for The Altogether Unexpected Disappearance of Atticus Craftsman

A perfect blend of farce, literature, mystery and love, bound together by stunning observation and side-splitting humour * Lucy Robinson, author of The Greatest Love Story of All Time * Hugely entertaining * MyWeekly * A joy to read . . . Deliciously quirky! * Rosanna Ley, bestselling author of The Villa and Return to Mandalay * What a fabulous read! Written with verve and wit * Frances Mayes, author of bestselling Under the Tuscan Sun * As quirky as its title suggests, this is a delightfully funny literary adventure * Choice Magazine *

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The Altogether Unexpected Disappearance of Atticus Craftsman

Mamen Sanchez, Lucy Greaves

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