Elton Charles, Viking, 2009
When The Hayseed Chronicles, an obscure series of children's books, become world-famous, millions of readers debate the significance of the last line and the shadowy figure of Mr Toppit who dominates the books. The author, Arthur Hayman, killed in a tragic accident in Soho, never reaps the benefits of the books' success. Dimensiot 24 ¤ 16 cm.