Any Human Heart by William Boyd

Experience William Boyd's classic, bestselling novel, Any Human Heart, now available as a Penguin Essential. This compelling narrative delves into the ordinary and extraordinary life of Logan Mountstuart, whose journey spans the entirety of the twentieth century.

Key Features:

• A sweeping narrative following Logan Mountstuart from birth to death through the 20th century.
• Explores themes of love, loss, war, and the search for happiness.
• Features encounters with historical figures and artistic movements.
• Adapted into a major Channel 4 drama series.
• Beautiful cover artwork inspired by the television series.

About the Novel:

Logan Mountstuart's life is a tapestry woven with both the mundane and the remarkable. As a writer inspired by Hemingway and Virginia Woolf, a spy recruited by Ian Fleming, and an art dealer in 1960s New York, Logan moves among the influential figures of his era. Yet, as a son, friend, lover, and husband, he navigates the universal human experience of making mistakes in the pursuit of happiness. This is the story of a life lived to its fullest, offering a profound journey into the depths of the human heart.

Specifications:

• Author: William Boyd
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: June 1, 2017
• Edition: 1st
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Print Length: 512 pages
• ISBN-10: 024198145X
• ISBN-13: 978-0241981450
• Item Weight: 281 g
• Dimensions: 11.1 x 3.3 x 18.2 cm
• EAN: 9780241981450
• Release Date: 1 Jun 2017

Any Human Heart is highly recommended for readers who enjoy the works of Sebastian Faulks, Nick Hornby, and Hilary Mantel, as well as fans of distinguished British and historical fiction.