Philip Hensher

‘A brilliantly conceived and audacious novel from one of our most consistently intelligent and beguiling writers’ William Boyd ‘Surefooted and emotionally generous … A serious achievement’ Guardian ‘Masterful’ Telegraph ‘A revelation’ Spectator The new novel from the Booker shortlisted author of The Northern Clemency An order is issued. A population may not meet, or touch or speak to each other....

‘A brilliantly conceived and audacious novel from one of our most consistently intelligent and beguiling writers’ — William Boyd ‘Surefooted and emotionally generous … A serious achievement’ — Guardian ‘Masterful’ — Telegraph ‘A revelation’ — Spectator The new novel from the Booker shortlisted author of The Northern Clemency An order is issued. A population may not meet, or touch, or...