Something Rotten
Thursday Next Book 4
(Author) Jasper FfordeThursday Next, Head of JurisFiction and ex-SpecOps agent, returns to her native Swindon accompanied by a child of two, a pair of dodos and Hamlet, who is on a fact-finding mission in the real world. Thursday has been despatched to capture escaped Fictioneer Yorrick Kaine but even so, now seems as good a time as any to retrieve her husband Landen from his state of eradication at the hands of the Chronoguard. It's not going to be easy. Thursday's former colleagues at the department of Literary Detectives want her to investigate a spate of cloned Shakespeares, the Goliath Corporation are planning to switch to a new Faith based corporate management system and the Neanderthals feel she might be the Chosen One who will lead them to genetic self-determination. With help from Hamlet, her uncle and time-travelling father, Thursday faces the toughest adventure of her career. Where is the missing President-for-life George Formby? Why is it imperative for the Swindon Mallets to win the World Croquet League final? And why is it so difficult to find reliable childcare?
Jasper Fforde
Jasper Fforde is a British author known for his unique blend of fantasy, comedy, and mystery in his novels. His most notable works include the Thursday Next series, which follows the adventures of a literary detective who can jump in and out of books, and the Nursery Crime series, which reimagines classic fairy tales with a detective twist. Fforde's writing style is characterized by clever wordplay, intricate world-building, and a deep love for literature.
Fforde's work has had a significant impact on the literary genre, with his imaginative storytelling and inventive plots earning him a dedicated fan base. His most famous work is "The Eyre Affair," the first book in the Thursday Next series, which introduces readers to a world where literature comes to life and characters can jump off the page. Fforde's contributions to literature have not only entertained readers but also challenged traditional storytelling conventions and pushed the boundaries of genre fiction.
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