Making Nice

The novel "Making Nice" by Ferdinand Mount is a sharp satire that explores the world of London PR firms, Westminster, and the campaign trail in Africa and America. It follows the Pentecost family, entangled in an alarming series of events revolving around the enigmatic Ethelbert, the founder of a public relations agency. The book is a masterly take on contemporary society and human self-deception, with echoes of Evelyn Waugh and "The Thick of It."

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The captivating new novel by Ferdinand Mount, the acclaimed author of the Sunday Times Book of the Year, Kiss Myself Goodbye, takes readers on a thrilling journey into the murky realm of London PR firms, the backstabbing corridors of Westminster, and the bustling campaign trails across Africa and America. We embark on a captivating adventure alongside the hapless Dickie Pentecost, a redundant diplomatic correspondent for a struggling national newspaper, accompanied by his steadfast oncologist wife, Jane, and their daughters, Flo, an aspiring ballerina, and the enigmatic teenager, Lucy. As the story unfolds, the entire family becomes entangled in a web of events centered around the enigmatic Ethel (full name Ethelbert), the dynamic founder of the flourishing public relations agency, Making Nice. With resonances of Evelyn Waugh and The Thick of It, Making Nice offers a masterful exploration of the madness of contemporary society and the boundless depths of human self-deception. Prepare to be captivated by Mount's razor-sharp wit and insightful commentary as he unveils a tapestry of characters that will leave you both entertained and contemplative.

Weight: 184g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472992895