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The Heart of Henry Quantum

Pepper Harding

‘Harding is a great writer who really gets under the skin of her very different protagonists, providing a fascinating portrait of two halves whose jagged edges can’t seem to fit together to make up a whole.’

Daily Mail

‘A fascinating trip into the mind of a very intriguing man, a modern-day Walter Mitty whose thoughts and dreams are in a never-ending battle with reality. [Harding] has skilfully created a set of interesting, well-developed characters whose lives readers can relate to … The Heart of Henry Quantum is a highly entertaining read.’

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Henry Quantum has several thoughts going through his head at any given time, so it’s no surprise when he forgets something very important — a Christmas gift for his wife, Margaret, which he realises on the morning of December 23rd.

So Henry sets off in search of the perfect present for Margaret: a bottle of Chanel No. 5.

But much like Henry’s ever-wandering mind, his quest takes him in different and unexpected directions, including running into the former love of his life, Daisy. Meanwhile, Margaret is questioning whether she and Henry belong together after all …

The Heart of Henry Quantum is a sweet, funny, and touching debut which shows how the seemingly insignificant events of one single day can change our lives forever — perhaps, if we’re lucky, for the better.

‘Harding is a great writer who really gets under the skin of her very different protagonists, providing a fascinating portrait of two halves whose jagged edges can’t seem to fit together to make up a whole.’

Daily Mail

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Format:Paperback

Size: 198mm × 129mm

Extent:288pp

ISBN (13):9781925228724

RRP:£8.99

Pub date:10 Nov 2016

Rights Held: UK & Commonwealth

Rights Sold: Audio (Bolinda)

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Pepper Harding

Pepper Harding is the pen name of a San Francisco writer known for an entirely different kind of literature. Born in faraway New Jersey, educated in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and finally at the University of Chicago, Pepper is a longtime resident of the city, with stints in Marin, Berkeley, and, currently, Sonoma County. Pepper has two kids, two cars, one spouse, and, some say, multiple personalities.

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