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William Boyd was born in 1952 in Accra, Ghana, and grew up there and in Nigeria. He is the author of sixteen highly acclaimed, bestselling novels and five collections of stories. Any Human Heart was longlisted for the Booker Prize and adapted into a TV series with Channel 4. In 2005, Boyd was awarded the CBE. He is married and divides his time between London and south-west France.
Masterly. Boyd takes such obvious, infectious pleasure in telling his story, bounding along just in front of the reader, scattering clues and red herrings. I’m not sure that there’s a more reliably entertaining novelist working today. * The Observer * A new William Boyd novel is always a pleasure, and this is a read that will keep you completely hooked to the very last page. * Financial Times * A novel satisfyingly stuffed with incident, Cold War history, romance and any number of mysteries * The Spectator * A cinematic tale of globe-troting adventure and hugely enjoyable cold war espionage. * Guardian * What Boyd has written undoubtedly reinforces him as one of Britain's most talented and readable novelists writing today * Independent * Boyd is brilliant at writing these great sweeping books. He is at the top of his game: he really does combine really fine writing with absolutely riveting storytelling. -- Monty Don Boyd's signature investigation of human connections is always compelling. It’s one of those books that’s kept me thinking. -- S J Bennett A spy novel with heart, William Boyd takes the reader on a thrilling journey of espionage, secrets and obsession. An absolute must-read. -- Lisa Hall Clever plotting, wry wit and evocative storytelling combine in this hugely enjoyable read from a master of the spy thriller working here at the top of his game. -- Brian McGilloway Boyd writes with a limber sensuality, drawing the reader, word by word, into his web. A delight from start to finish. -- Parker Bilal
