The Altogether Unexpected Disappearance of Atticus Craftsman
  • Published: 2 November 2015
  • ISBN: 9780552772396
  • Imprint: Black Swan
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $19.99

The Altogether Unexpected Disappearance of Atticus Craftsman

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26 Mar 2015
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2 Nov 2015
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A hilarious and charming literary novel about the mysterious disappearance of an Englishman in the heart of Spain.

Perfect for fans of quirky translated fiction like The One-Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared and literary gems like The Rosie Project and The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency.

'A perfect blend of literature, mystery and love . . . and side-splitting humour' Lucy Robinson, author of The Greatest Love Story of All Time

Atticus Craftsman never travels without a supply of Earl Grey and a favourite book. So when he is sent to shut down a failing literary magazine in Madrid, he packs both. A short Spanish jaunt later, he’ll be back in Kent, cup of tea and smoked-salmon sandwich in hand.

But the five ladies who run the magazine have other ideas. They’ll do anything to keep the jobs they love - even if it involves hoodwinking Atticus with flashing eyes, the ghosts of literature past and a winding journey into the heart of Andalucía.

With not the most efficient of detectives in pursuit, it’s only a matter of time before Atticus Craftsman either falls in love, disappears completely or – worst of all – runs out of Earl Grey.

Crime comedy, love story and literary adventure all at once, The Altogether Unexpected Disappearance of Atticus Craftsman is fiendishly fun and delightfully different.

'A delightfully funny literary adventure' Choice Magazine
'What a fabulous read! Written with verve and wit' Frances Mayes, author of bestselling Under the Tuscan Sun
  • Published: 2 November 2015
  • ISBN: 9780552772396
  • Imprint: Black Swan
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $19.99
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About the author

Mamen Sanchez

Mamen Sánchez is a deputy editor at ¡Hola! magzine and editor of ¡Hola! México. A bestselling author in Spain, she has published five novels; this is the first to be translated into English. She lives in Madrid and is married with five children.

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Praise for The Altogether Unexpected Disappearance of Atticus Craftsman

A joy to read . . . Deliciously quirky!

Rosanna Ley, bestselling author of The Villa and Return to Mandalay

A perfect blend of farce, literature, mystery and love, bound together by stunning observation and side-splitting humour

Lucy Robinson, author of The Greatest Love Story of All Time

Hugely entertaining

MyWeekly

A crime comedy that imparts truths about love, family and friendship

Hello Magazine

As quirky as its title suggests, this is a delightfully funny literary adventure

Choice Magazine

A perfectly crafted and lighthearted read . . . Extremely amusing

The Lady

What a fabulous read! Written with verve and wit

Frances Mayes, author of bestselling Under the Tuscan Sun
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