In “A Talented Man” Henrietta McKervey effortlessly takes us back to pre-war London (1938) and exquisitely tells the tale of Ellis Spender, a man with connections but short on confidence who emerges from the “wings” to take centre stage as a dark and devious lead character. This dramatic transformation occurs following a not-so-chance encounter with a stranger who previously had a link with Ellis’ rather unpleasant Uncle now based in the US. Further encouragement from the pretty but unattainable lodger Janey, sets Ellis on a path where his real talents flourish but also one where he ultimately gets long overdue vengeance and a good bit more!

The intricately clever story is set in the twilight years of the golden age of theatre in London but has roots in Dublin. It is a fascinating story gracefully told with a great cast of characters. “A Talented Man” is a clever, atmospheric thriller - you will not want to miss this!

Hugely Atmospheric Literary Suspense.....
Elegant suspense featuring Ellis Spender a rejected writer who decides to forge a sequel to one of the most famous novels in history - Dracula - his thinking being that when the sequel is discovered his dreams of a high living lifestyle with all that he feels he is rightly entitled to can, at last, come to fruition. Filled with credible and colourful characters and hugely atmospheric this is a fabulous read and a clever, well written literary suspense which will keep you turning the pages.