The Man in the Street, 9781789018165
Paperback
The Man in the Street is a powerful novel exploring the impacts of fascism and the enduring failings of the political class. Inspired by Martin Howe’s recently uncovered family secret, the book parallels tumultuous historical events with contemporary insecurity and populist politics.
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The Man in the Street

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  • Paperback

    408 pages

  • Release Date

    28 June 2019

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Summary

Britain, 1930s. Tony Cox, out-of-work, finds himself swept up in a wave of right-wing activism - mass rallies, charismatic leadership and public violence. Rising through the ranks of the British Union of Fascists, he is interned at the outbreak of the Second World War. Upon his release, Tony reinvents himself, burying his history from everyone, including the one person who truly loves him: his grandson. But when a violent secret from the past emerges, Tony’s world is brought crashing down aro…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781789018165
ISBN-10:1789018161
Author:Martin Howe
Publisher:Troubador Publishing
Imprint:Matador
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:408
Release Date:28 June 2019
Weight:518g
Dimensions:216mm x 138mm
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About The Author

Martin Howe

Having worked in senior roles in television, radio and online for the BBC and Channel 4, former journalist Martin Howe finds an escape in writing literary fiction. His debut novel, White Linen, was published by Matador in November 2018. He lives in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

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