Daisy by J P Henderson
In my opinion, the world can be divided into two types of people: one happy to talk about themselves, and the other not. I belong to the latter category.Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Herod S Pinkney and I'm in love with a girl called Daisy Lamprich.
I think that's enough to be going on with. Written in his own words, and guided by a man who collects glasses in a local pub, this is the story of Herod Rod Pinkney's search for Daisy Lamprich, a young woman he first sees on a decade-old episode of the Judge Judy Show, and who he now intends to marry. When Daisy is located in the coastal city of Huntington Beach, California, he travels there with his good friend and next-door neighbor, Donald, a man who once fought in the tunnels of Cu Chi during the Vietnam War and who now spends most of his time in Herod's basement. Herod is confident that the outcome will be favorable, but there's a problem. Will the course of true love ever run smoothly for this unlikely hero? A funny and touching story of an improbable and heart-warming quest to find true love, Daisy is perfect for fans of The Rosie Project and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.
The author writes beautiful, understated prose with a wry, dark humour.. Highly recommended for fans of The Rosie Project and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine -- Andrew Morris * TripFiction *
Never less than amusing, Henderson's tone is so guileless and inoffensive that it's barely noticeable when he strays into darker areas, and the inimitable Rod is ably backed up by a supporting cast of equally quirky characters -- Alastair Mabbott * Herald Scotland *
There's compassion, joy and surprise at the heart of this quirky love story * The People's Friend *
An often funny, bittersweet but a life-affirming read throughout -- Jon Wise * Sunday Sport *
Never less than amusing, Henderson's tone is so guileless and inoffensive that it's barely noticeable when he strays into darker areas, and the inimitable Rod is ably backed up by a supporting cast of equally quirky characters -- Alastair Mabbott * Herald Scotland *
There's compassion, joy and surprise at the heart of this quirky love story * The People's Friend *
An often funny, bittersweet but a life-affirming read throughout -- Jon Wise * Sunday Sport *
J Paul Henderson was born and grew up in Bradford, West Yorkshire, gained a Master's degree in American Studies and travelled to Afghanistan. He worked in a foundry, as a bus conductor, trained as an accountant and then, when the opportunity to return to academia arose, left for Mississippi, returning four years later with a doctorate in 20thC US History and more knowledge of Darlington Hoopes than was arguably necessary. (Hoopes was a Pennsylvanian socialist and the last presidential candidate of the American Socialist Party).
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780857303301 |
| ISBN 10 | 0857303309 |
| Title | Daisy |
| Author | J P Henderson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bedford Square Publishers |
| Year published | 2020-04-22 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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