Patrick Charnley is the author of the critically-acclaimed novel, This, My Second Life

“An astonishing debut… The prose is spare and beautiful, the narrative simple but sound – it is as finely wrought as poetry… Jago’s distinctive voice emerges, a true and clear and entirely convincing creation, always reaching towards the light and life”

–The Guardian

“A beautifully written, authentic and deeply moving portrait of adversity, care and hope”

–Daily Mail

  • “Charnley has created his own world in this impressive debut, and it possesses its own unique magic”

    THE TELEGRAPH

  • “simply rewarding‍”

    TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

  • “It succeeds as a work of art‍"

    THE WEEK

  • “[a] profoundly affecting, memorable novel”

    THE MANCHESTER REVIEW

  • “It’s like the author painted every word. Stunning piece of work”

    AN AUDIBLE LISTENER

“A hypnotic read, gentle, generous and compelling”

–Mail on Sunday