A metaphorical tale inspired by Winston Churchill's lesser-known struggles with depression finds the eminent statesman's retirement plans overshadowed by a physical manifestation of his condition at the same time a young widowed government secretary encounters the same ominous being. A first novel. (This title is being re-listed in Forecast).
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Praise for Mr. Chartwell
“[A] marvellously original, tender and funny debut novel . . . Rebecca Hunt proves herself to be a gifted writer who has no need of fictional realism to deliver profound truths.”—The Daily Mail
“Extraordinary . . . Owing to Hunt’s robust, intelligent style and the ingenuity and compassion with which she deals with her story, [Mr. Chartwell] is very good indeed.”—The Daily Telegraph (London)
“Moving . . . Hunt treats her heavy themes with a light, intelligent touch and writes with a distinctive blend of humour, restraint and insight.”—Metro
“Utterly gripping . . . truly innovative . . . beautifully written . . . One of those novels which knock you sideways with the brilliance of the idea behind it.”—Stylist
"A clever, entertaining, and deliciously literary novel that literally personifies Winston Churchill's "black dog" of melancholy. It is dark comedy at its finest."
– Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help, in Entertainment Weekly
"Please, willingly suspend disbelief and allow Hunt’s vivid imagination to take you on this exuberant funhouse ride through a week in the lives of Esther, Winston, two matchmakers, the easygoing love interest, and the buttoned-up library director at the House of Commons. VERDICT: Already published in Hunt’s home country, Great Britain, this debut novel cleverly combines historical detail, a marvelously subtle sense of humor, and the wit of J.K. Rowling to give readers a quirky assortment of characters they can root for with abandon."
-- Library Journal (starred review)
"A real joy to read: funny, clever and original. A darkly comic debut that hits all the right notes."
-- Scotsman
"Hunt's concept is intriguing, and she paints a vivid picture of the symptoms of depression."
-- Sunday Times
"Offers a powerful evocation of depression. Brilliantly original and thought-provoking. She tackles a serious topic with humour and intelligence and marks herself out as one to watch."
-- Sunday Express
"Inventive and original."
-- Grazia
"A remarkable debut. These are some of the best evocations of depression you’ll read."
-- Observer
"Powerful and original. Rebecca Hunt is a name to watch."
- The Bookseller
Rebecca Hunt graduated from Central Saint Martins College with a degree in fine art. She lives and works in London. Mr. Chartwell is her first novel.
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