Our Nobel Selves - Kate Atkinson
Pub. Date: Sept. 15, 2026
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War reporter and former POW Harry Flynn is working on the preparations for the 1951 Festival of Britain, an event organized to showcase British achievements and boost morale after World War II. When a Frenchwoman with whom Harry has shared a drink disappears, suspicion falls on him. Could he have been responsible for her death?
Clever, witty, and with a cast of very colorful, quirky characters, this was a joy to read. Some of those characters were scary, others delightful. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the Festival and the items that were deemed important to include. Additionally, the book provided some insight into the political climate surrounding World War II in Britain and the Burma Railway.
Well researched, many of the amusing anecdotes surrounding the festival that were mentioned were based on real events. The maps of the exhibitions and features such as the names of suppliers of the various furnishings enhanced understanding of the Festival. This was yet another captivating and mysterious joyride by Atkinson.
Thanks to @NetGalley and @DoubledayBooks for the DRC.
*****
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