In 1970s Hackney, a young father struggles to support his family while working in a pub riddled with corruption. Surrounded by thieves, he clings to his principles until desperation presents an extraordinary opportunity. With £25,000 within reach, he must decide whether honesty is a virtue he can still afford.

Make both our days by buying a copy of my book! Something About England: Amazon.co.uk: Harris, Mr Christopher, Turner, Louise: 9798181129351: Books Welcome to Denham, a fictitious Sussex village where behind respectable doors, well-tended gardens and familiar faces, things have a habit of going badly wrong. Obsession, ambition, deception, jealousy and petty rivalry run through this collection of tragi-comical and satirical short stories. From poltergeists and lottery winners to cricket club feuds and environmental disasters, ordinary people embark on discovering just how quickly an ordinary life can unravel into an extraordinary mess. Darkly funny, occasionally poignant and populated by characters who are rarely quite what they seem, these stories explore the peculiarities of Middle England, and the uncomfortable territory between respectability and ruin.