{"product_id":"the-perpetual-astonishment-of-jonathon-fairfax-hardcover","title":"The Perpetual Astonishment of Jonathon Fairfax - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher Shevlin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'It cleverly combines intrigue with comic, astute observation which made me laugh throughout.' - \u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted for the Bath Novel Award 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Jonathon Fairfax accidentally helps a murderer bump off Sarah Morecambe, the secretary of a senior politician, he sets off a chain of events that astonishes him. Jonathon is wrong-footed by even the most everyday things, so he's particularly startled to find himself caught up in a conspiracy that goes right to the heart of government. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Teaming up with a suave private investigator, a glamorous grannie and the probable love of his life, Jonathon must confront his greatest fears - including talking to girls and balaclava-clad killers - and answer some very difficult questions. Who murdered Sarah Morecambe? What is the strange secret that unites the entire British government? And what exactly does it feel like to kiss a real-life woman?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With its na?ve, reluctant hero and wry look at life, \u003cem\u003eThe Perpetual Astonishment of Jonathon Fairfax\u003c\/em\u003e has been compared to books by Douglas Adams, Carl Hiaasen and PG Wodehouse.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSome comparisons...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"When Christopher Shevlin sat down to write this book, the spirit of Douglas Adams sidled up next to him and said, 'Here, let me help you.' This book is probably - definitely - the funniest thing I have read since The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.\" Geek Boy, Amazon.com\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"It reminded me of a very English Carl Hiaasen - filled with throwaway detail, joyously funny dialogue and slightly absurd characters.\" Francesca Brown, Stylist magazine\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"In the same vein as 'The 100 year old man that climbed out of a window', it's a non-stop page turner. Great stuff!!!\" Andy, Amazon UK\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Shevlin has been compared to Wodehouse, and I'm sure he'll garner more compliments as the book is read. I would give it 11 if I could.\" posh sith, Amazon UK\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"If you like tight writing, a great pace, smart references and laughing, this book will be on your top five list! Like reading an Arrested Development script.\" Bridget Aureli, Amazon.com\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"I sincerely hope there will be another work from this author in the near future, to my way of thinking he is up there with Stella Gibbons and Saki.\" lizzieay, Amazon UK\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Shevlin's writing style, his wonderful way with eccentric characters, and his knack for combining kindness, silliness, and more than a few touching surprises, all fill a spot left by Douglas Adams.\" Avery Elizabeth Hurt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 346\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 31, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773585326368,"sku":"9780956965677","price":35.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b15adb75c8d38fdfab2a274b1b5063f4_47db57bf-d3bc-4638-ba69-ad19826f1718.webp?v=1780428340","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-perpetual-astonishment-of-jonathon-fairfax-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}