Daisy

J P Henderson

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No Exit Press
01 May 2020

Fiction & Literature; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Bargains

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 neighbour, 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 favourable, but there's a problem...

Will the course of true love ever run smoothly for this unlikely hero?

'Exceptionally good...

The characters and plot are fantastic and I really couldn't praise it enough.' - Bookseller

'There is heartbreak...black humour... and some of the charm of The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry.' - Daily Mail

'Deftly handled with an offbeat humour and a deal of worldly compassion.' - Sunday Sport

'A fascinating and poignant novel.' - Woman's World

'Cloaked in such delightful dry humour...

I frequently found myself unexpectedly crying from spontaneous outbursts of laughter.' - CultureFly

'A funny road trip story...but this brave debut novel also tackles sensitive issues and does so in a confident manner.' - We Love This Book

'The shimmering humour and life values Henderson explores are certainly something you wouldn't want to miss.' - Star Online

By: J P Henderson
Imprint: No Exit Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9780857303301
ISBN 10: 0857303309
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 May 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Daisy

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 *