Guy Bellamy Boeken

By the time Julian Wyatt jogs his way to the local public house for his nightly orange juice, Oscar Mansfield is already on his fourth whisky. One sight of the perspiring executive gives the magnanimous Oscar a brilliant idea. A guaranteed earner, with a touch of the lottery thrown in... What if one were to gamble on longevity? What if one could get an insurance policy on a friend's early demise? Soon four men are in the syndicate, insuring their lives and waiting for some tax-free cash. But with a little help from the women in their lives, fate is about to throw a riotous chain of mishaps their way. "Splendid entertainment." Mail on Sunday "Benign malice and a raft of gags." The Times "The funniest writer in Britain." Sunday Mercury, "Our hottest tip for this summer is The Mystery of Men." Daily Mail

Max Hadfield faces an unexpected life change when he discovers his wife is pregnant, despite having undergone a vasectomy. This revelation sets off a chain of events that challenges his understanding of fatherhood, trust, and the complexities of relationships. As he navigates this shocking situation, Max must confront his own choices and the implications they hold for his future and family dynamics.

Ironicky laděný román o dovolené průměrných Angličanů ve společnosti bohatého tiskového magnáta v luxusním hotelu v Cannes.