Shooting Martha

A darkly comic novel set between a London film set and a villa in the south of France. A mix of Vertigo and Jonathan Coe, written by a master storyteller.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 336 pages
\n Publication date: 05 August 2021
\n Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
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"Darkly comic, beautifully written, and full of surprises, Daily Mail"

"Really funny. David is a great writer," Paula Hawkins, Good Housekeeping

"A riotously good novel, witty and earnest, brimming with sharply drawn characters and creeping suspense. David Thewlis is a fabulous writer," Anna Bailey, Sunday Times bestselling author of "Tall Bones"

"A deliciously smart, hilarious human drama with the pace and intrigue of a gripping thriller. One of the year's most memorable novels," B P Walter, Sunday Times bestselling author of "The Dinner Guest"

"Celebrated director Jack Drake can't get through his latest film (his most personal yet) without his wife Martha's support. The only problem is, she's dead... When Jack sees Betty Dean - actress, mother, trainwreck - playing the part of a crazed nun on stage in an indie production of "The Devils," he is struck dumb by her resemblance to Martha. Desperate to find a way to complete his masterpiece, he hires her to go and stay in his house in France and resuscitate Martha in the role of "loving spouse." But as Betty spends her days roaming the large, sunlit rooms of Jack's mansion - filled to the brim with odd treasures and the occasional crucifix - and her evenings playing the part of Martha over scripted video calls with Jack, she finds her method acting taking her to increasingly dark places. And as Martha comes back to life, she carries with her the truth about her suicide - and the secret she guarded until the end. A darkly funny novel set between a London film set and a villa in the south of France. A mix of "Vertigo" and Jonathan Coe, written by a master storyteller."

"Praise for David Thewlis's Fiction"

"David Thewlis has written an extraordinarily good novel, which is not only brilliant in its writing but also in its emotional depth and its exploration of complex themes. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns. Thewlis's prose is elegant and evocative, and he has a keen eye for detail. This is a novel that will stay with you long after you've finished reading it."

"Thewlis's novel is a masterclass in storytelling, with a plot that is both intricate and compelling. The characters are well-drawn and nuanced, and the writing is elegant and evocative. Thewlis's ability to create a sense of tension and suspense is impressive, and the novel's themes of love, loss, and identity are deeply explored. This is a novel that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds."

"David Thewlis's novel is a triumph of literary craftsmanship. The writing is elegant and evocative, and the characters are well-developed and relatable. Thewlis's ability to create a sense of place and time is remarkable, and the novel's themes of love, loss, and redemption are deeply moving. This is a novel that will appeal to readers of all ages and genres."

\n Weight: 550g\n
Dimension: 192 x 241 x 35 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781474621533\n \n