The Satsuma Complex

Gary Thorn is a thirty-year-old legal assistant with a firm of solicitors in London. He meets a girl in a pub and falls for her, but when she disappears, he needs to track down her name to get some answers. The Satsuma Complex is a funny, clever, and sweet debut novel by bestselling author and comedian Bob Mortimer.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Gary Thorn, a thirty-year-old legal assistant working in London, is a somewhat anonymous individual who tends to blend into the background. Despite making a promising connection with a girl, things took a turn for the worse, leaving him with a bruised ego.

One evening, Gary meets Brendan, a colleague from work, for a pint at a local pub. As Brendan leaves early, Gary finds himself alone and strikes up a conversation with a girl he doesn't catch her name, but he is immediately drawn to her. Unfortunately, she disappears abruptly without saying goodbye, leaving Gary with only a faint memory of the book she was reading: "The Satsuma Complex."

When Brendan goes missing, Gary realizes he needs to find the girl he now calls Satsuma to unravel the mystery and get some answers. Thus, begins Gary's quest, navigating through the estates and charming pie shops of South London. His mission is to bring some love and excitement into his otherwise unremarkable life.

"The Satsuma Complex" is a captivating and entertaining novel that will keep you turning the pages. With a cast of unforgettable characters, it is a brilliant debut by bestselling author and comedian Bob Mortimer. The book is filled with humor, cleverness, and sweetness, making it a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good laugh and a heartwarming story.

Weight: 222g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398521230