Tag: OnLondon
John Vane: The Bodyguards – London Fiction and Intrigue
As I continue my journey through London fiction, I recently came across Esther Freud's short story "Bodyguards" published in 2000. Esther Freud, known for her novel "Hideous Kinky," offers a glimpse into the lives...
John Vane: Exploring London Fiction in The Smoke
I’ve challenged myself to read and write about 25 pieces of London fiction by 2024, and today I'm diving into Tom Barling's 1986 gangland crime novel, "The Smoke." Set in the 1960s, this vividly-written...