The Young Accomplice

In the summer of 1952, Joyce and Charlie Savigear are released from borstal and start a new life as apprentices at Leventree, an architecture practice with Florence and Arthur Mayhood. When a menacing figure from Joyce's past comes knocking, they are lured back to the world they left behind. Will the Mayhoods' goodwill be enough to steer their young apprentices away from danger, or will the darkness of their past catch up with them?

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 16 June 2022
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

In the summer of 1952, Joyce and Charlie Savigear find themselves waiting on a railway platform in the serene English countryside. Fresh out of borstal, the siblings are embarking on a new chapter as apprentices at Leventree, an architecture practice with a unique approach. The architects who have selected them are Florence and Arthur Mayhood, a married couple driven by a mission to offer second chances to young offenders. At first, it appears that the Mayhoods have laid out a promising path for the Savigears. However, when a menacing figure from Joyce's past resurfaces, they are drawn back into the world they had left behind. Will the Mayhoods' goodwill be sufficient to shield their young apprentices from harm, or will the darkness of their past catch up with them?

Benjamin Wood is a talented writer, and his latest novel, "The Young Accomplice," showcases his exceptional skills. This gripping and unputdownable book sets itself apart from others by delving deeper into the essence of its subject matter. The Times aptly describes it as a masterful and suspenseful work, highlighting Wood's growing body of work. "The Young Accomplice" stands as his finest achievement yet, leaving readers eagerly anticipating his future literary endeavors.

Weight: 482g
Dimension: 146 x 223 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241438244