The Great Crime Of Grapplewick

Edition: repr.,

Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact hardcover. Stickers/Labels: None visible.

A rollicking comic novel from legendary British comedian and writer Eric Sykes, The Great Crime of Grapplewick transports readers to the fictional northern English town of Grapplewick, where a gloriously absurd criminal caper unfolds. With the sharp timing and warm wit that made Sykes a household name, the novel chronicles a bumbling cast of small-town characters caught up in a scheme far beyond their modest ambitions. Sykes masterfully illustrates the gap between grand pretensions and comic reality, delivering a story that crackles with farcical energy and affectionate northern humour. A delightful romp that sits squarely in the great British tradition of comic fiction, it rewards readers with laugh-out-loud set pieces and a cast of endearingly hapless characters.