Charles Nevin
So Last Century: Stories 1900-2000
So Last Century: Stories 1900-2000
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So Last Century is a collection of astute and witty stories from Charles Nevin, featuring General Haig, Noël Coward, Butch Cassidy, Margaret Thatcher's bloomers, and a racehorse resembling Shergar. It spans the twentieth century, from Edward VII's country house visit to the first national lottery winner's struggles with fame, fortune, and romance.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 434 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2023
Publisher: Book Guild Publishing Ltd
So Last Century is a new collection of astute and witty stories from award-winning journalist and author Charles Nevin. The book features a diverse range of characters and events, including General Haig, Noël Coward, Butch Cassidy, Margaret Thatcher's bloomers, and a racehorse strongly resembling Shergar.
The story begins with Edward VII on a tricky country house visit and ends with one of the first national lottery winners struggling with fame, fortune, and romance. Along the way, readers will meet music hall entertainers in the First World War, two remarkable double agents in the Second, get raided in a 1920s London night club, take part in some lively coronation celebrations, and discover what might have happened when the World Cup was stolen in 1966.
The book is filled with humor, insight, and historical detail, and will leave readers with a new perspective on the twentieth century. Nevin's writing is lively and engaging, and his characters are well-developed and memorable.
Overall, So Last Century is a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, and culture. It is a clever and entertaining collection of stories that will leave readers laughing and thinking long after they have finished the book.
Weight: 556g
Dimension: 139 x 217 x 57 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915603128
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