by Lynne Truss
First published 1994
Osborne Lonsdale, a washed-up journalist, is assigned to interview TV darling Angela Farmer. But when he arrives at her mansion, chaos ensues. Osborne finds himself trapped in a bizarre world of manicured gardens, eccentric servants, and a celebrity who is nothing like her public persona. As he navigates this comedic minefield, Osborne must confront his own insecurities and the crushing realities of his fading career. With each awkward encounter, the stakes rise, culminating in a final, unhinged confrontation that will determine the fate of them both.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: character-growth, fish-out-of-water
Paperback · Profile Books Ltd