Middle England: Winner of the Costa Novel Award 2019

The Proof of My Innocence is a hilarious follow-up to The Rotters' Club and Closed Circle, capturing the state of our nation post-Brexit. It is a pertinent, entertaining study of a nation in crisis, written with Jonathan Coe's signature wit and reminding us that the way out of this mess is through moderation, compromise, and laughter.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2019
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

The book that has captured the attention of the nation is Jonathan Coe's "The Proof of My Innocence." The Times has hailed it as a comedy for our times, while the Guardian has praised it as a poignant reflection of the changing country.

Across the Midlands, Benjamin Trotter struggles to help his elderly father navigate a Britain that seems to have forgotten his existence. In London, his friend Doug is perplexed by his teenage daughter's constant anger. Meanwhile, newlyweds Sophie and Ian are finding it difficult to agree on anything, except the fact that their marriage is on the rocks.

Coe's novel is a hilarious follow-up to "The Rotters' Club" and "Closed Circle." It captures the state of our nation once again, offering a pertinent and entertaining study of a nation in crisis. The Daily Telegraph has praised it as the novel about Brexit that we need, while the Financial Times has called it a "pertinent, entertaining study of a nation in crisis."

Written with his signature wit, "The Proof of My Innocence" is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good laugh while being reminded of the importance of moderation, compromise, and the ability to laugh at ourselves. Pre-order your copy now and prepare to be entertained by Jonathan Coe's exceptional storytelling.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241983683