Stephen Fry manages to make a protagonist who is objectively "difficult" (Ted Wallace) incredibly engaging through his internal monologue. It’s a "detective story" where the detective would rather be at the bar, making it a perfect pick if you enjoy dark comedy and sophisticated prose.
: Ted’s relentless skepticism versus the "miracles" he witnesses. skachat knigu stiven frai begemot
The story follows , a washed-up, whiskey-soaked poet and disgraced theater critic. After losing his job, he is hired by a dying friend to investigate a series of "miraculous" healings occurring at a grand country estate, Swafford Hall. What follows is a hilarious and cynical exploration of: Stephen Fry manages to make a protagonist who