The Hippopotamus

by Stephen Fry

First published 1419

Fired from his newspaper and behind on alimony, Ted Wallace seeks refuge at his old friend Lord Logan's country mansion, Swafford Hall. But strange phenomena have overtaken the estate - healings, phenomena beyond the comprehension of the cantankerous, womanizing Ted. As he investigates these miracles, he must confront his own failures and find redemption in the most unexpected of places.

Genres: fiction, satire, literary-fiction, mystery, contemporary

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: fish-out-of-water, redemption

Setting: England

320 pages · Paperback · Soho Press

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