Any Lengths to Please

"Any Lengths to Please" is a collection of short stories, novellas, a medium-sized novel, and a brief literary confection by BAFTA-nominated screenwriter and acclaimed novelist Paul A. Mendelson. It includes "Einstein," a quirky love story set in New York State, "I Can't Be Ill, I'm a Hypochondriac," a semi-autobiographical tale about a family's reaction to a serious cancer diagnosis, and "Lost Souls," a laugh-out-loud, larger-than-life fable. "A Perfect Murder Story" is a brief confection told entirely in letters from a script-editing agency to a would-be scriptwriter.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2024
Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd

Any Lengths to Please is a captivating collection by BAFTA-nominated screenwriter and acclaimed novelist Paul A. Mendelson. This diverse anthology includes a short story, a novella, a medium-sized novel, and a brief literary confection, all designed to satisfy any appetite. Among these, the shortest piece, Einstein, is a quirky love story set in New York State, featuring a young woman's quest to find her Mr. Wrong. In contrast, I Can't Be Ill, I'm a Hypochondriac is a semi-autobiographical and wryly poignant tale that explores the impact of a family member's serious cancer diagnosis. It depicts how life and work continue, albeit with an added layer of complexity and difficulty. Lost Souls, the novel, is a hilarious and larger-than-life fable that revolves around a scuzziest guy in LA, a soulless and dissolute "porn-broker," who must find love in just five days with the kindest, least-worldly soul around, a scruffy Lake District shepherdess, or face a dire fate in Hell! Lastly, A Perfect Murder Story is a brief confection told entirely in letters from a script-editing agency to a would-be scriptwriter. However, what sort of plot does the fledgling scribe have in mind? This intriguing collection offers a delightful blend of genres and narratives, providing readers with a wide range of literary experiences.

Weight: 492g
Dimension: 138 x 215 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781916668119