Andrew O'Hagan Mayflies : From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller

A stunning novel. GRAHAM NORTONMy god this is gorgeous. Wild, wise, wonderful. RUSSELL T. DAVIESUnforgettable. CLM TOIBNWINNER OF THE CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE PORTICO PRIZENow featuring Andrew OHagans moving essay on the reallife friendship that inspired his beloved, awardwinning novel. Everyone has a Tully Dawson the friend who defines your life. In the summer of 1986, James and Tully ignite a friendship based on music, films and the rebel spirit. With school over, they rush towards a magical weekend of youthful excess in Manchester, played out against the greatest soundtrack ever recorded. And there a vow is made to go at life differently. Thirty years on, the phone rings. Tully has news. Readers love Mayflies Intelligent, moving, and quickmoving. Leaves you smiling and crying at once. Exquisitely written and made me exhale with a big sigh and just sit still, thinking deeply, when I closed the book at the end. An uplifting and lifeaffirming read. This book will change your life and challenge your values. Youll laugh, then weep til youre weak like a baby. An exquisite exploration of how life should be lived, right until the very last breath. | Andrew O'Hagan Mayflies : From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller