The Altogether Unexpected Disappearance of Atticus Craftsman

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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 Andalucia. 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

Mamen Sanchez is a deputy editor at Hola! magzine and editor of Hola! Mexico. 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.

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 joy to read . . . Deliciously quirky! * Rosanna Ley, bestselling author of The Villa and Return to Mandalay * What a fabulous read! Written with verve and wit * Frances Mayes, author of bestselling Under the Tuscan Sun * As quirky as its title suggests, this is a delightfully funny literary adventure * Choice Magazine *