When Harry Whittaker, much loved star of stage and screen, dies suddenly of a heart attack, he finds himself trapped in a bizarre afterlife. Meanwhile, his estranged son Richard is also trying to escape - from his failing cafe, his dotty mother and the wrong girlfriend. Perhaps what they all need is a guardian angel.
When Harry Whittaker, much loved star of stage and screen, dies suddenly of a heart attack, he finds himself still in this world. Trapped in a bizarre afterlife, he struggles to free himself. Meanwhile, his estranged son Richard is also trying to escape - from his failing cafe, his dotty mother and the wrong girlfriend. Perhaps what they all need is a guardian angel.
'The Posthumous Adventures of Harry Whittaker is an amusing and astute book, lively and full of memorable characters.'
* Portobello Book Blog *'Hugely enjoyable. I loved the idea behind this novel, so funny and original. Bobbie Darbyshire writes with wit, wisdom and warmth.'
* Sarah Rayner, author of One Moment, One Morning *'I romped through this! A mad handful of compelling characters, a generous helping of humanity, and a perfect ending. A warm-hearted read that fizzes with life.'
* Ali Bacon, author of In the Blink of an Eye and A Kettle of Fish *Bobbie Darbyshire is the author of three previous novels, Truth Games, Love, Revenge & Buttered Scones, and OZ. She won the 2008 fiction prize at the National Academy of Writing and the New Delta Review Creative Nonfiction Prize 2010. Among other jobs she has worked as barmaid, film extra, cabinet minister's private secretary and adult literacy teacher, as well as in social research and government policy.