John Harding was born in the Isle of Ely in 1951. After local village and grammar schools, he read English at Oxford. He worked as a newspaper reporter, magazine writer and editor before becoming a freelance writer. His first novel, the bestselling What We Did On Our Holiday was shortlisted for the WHSmith New Talent Award. His second was the much-acclaimed While the Sun Shines. He lives in Richmond upon Thames with his wife and two sons.
"'A wonderful novel, written with great humour and a rare generosity of spirit.' - Deborah Moggach 'Wonderfully funny, original and moving. Harding has knife-sharp observation, immaculate timing and the guts to take his story as far as it will go.' - Helen Dunmore 'Underpinned with great love and humanity. A wonderful book.' - The Times 'Very funny...truly memorable...the third ace in Harding's hand is the ending of the book...it's quite stunning.' - Daily Express"
"'A wonderful novel, written with great humour and a rare generosity of spirit.' - Deborah Moggach 'Wonderfully funny, original and moving. Harding has knife-sharp observation, immaculate timing and the guts to take his story as far as it will go.' - Helen Dunmore 'Underpinned with great love and humanity. A wonderful book.' - The Times 'Very funny...truly memorable...the third ace in Harding's hand is the ending of the book...it's quite stunning.' - Daily Express"
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