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The Grand Scheme of Things: the bold new novel about prejudice in the theatre world

The Grand Scheme of Things: the bold new novel about prejudice in the theatre world


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'This blistering story puts you in mind of last year's blockbuster hit, Yellowface . . . Enjoyable, riotously mischievous and gleefully direct, without losing nuance or lapsing into caricature' Daily Mail

Meet Relebogile Naledi Mpho Moruakgomo. Or, for short, Eddie: an aspiring playwright who dreams of making it big in London's theatre world. But after repeated rejections from white talent agents, Eddie suspects her non-white sounding name might be the problem.

Enter Hugo Lawrence Smith: good looking, well-connected, charismatic and . . . very white. Stifled by his law degree and looking for a way out of the corporate world, he finds a kindred spirit in Eddie after a chance encounter at a cafe.

Together they devise a plan which will see Eddie's play on stage and Hugo's name in lights and expose the theatre world for its racism and hollow clout-chasing. But as their plan spins wildly out of control, Eddie and Hugo find themselves wondering if their reputations, and their friendship, can survive.



About the Author :
Born in Botswana, raised in the West Midlands, UK and living in London, Warona Jay studied law at the University of Kent and King's College London before switching to a creative writing PhD at Brunel. She was shortlisted for the Sony Young Movellist of the Year Award judged by Malorie Blackman and longlisted for Penguin Random House's WriteNow Scheme in 2020.

The Grand Scheme of Things
is her debut novel.



Review :
This blistering story puts you in mind of last year's blockbuster hit, Yellowface . . . Enjoyable, riotously mischievous and gleefully direct, without losing nuance or lapsing into caricature Explosive from the first page, THE GRAND SCHEME OF THINGS gleefully lays bare the lengths artists will go to in order to achieve their dreams, as well as the hypocrisy of gatekeepers who espouse the myth of meritocracy. Never shying away from complexity while also giving readers much to delight in, Warona Jay makes an unforgettable entrance to the world of literature. Layered, hyperaware, and as entertaining as it is incendiary, Jay's debut is a hit. From the commanding, direct opening to all the beautiful lines - I was gripped! I was totally along for the ride with Eddie and Hugo; flawed characters with strong, distinctive voices. As the stakes and the tensions rise we can't help but root for them! The Grand Scheme of Things is a propulsive, fast-paced read which also holds up a mirror to some very real problems in the performing arts world Pacey and deliciously wry, The Grand Scheme of Things feels like a front-row ticket to the season's hottest two-hander. Warona Jay has crafted a clever, biting chronicle of institutional racism and implicit bias but also a moving plea for empathy' American Fiction meets Queenie: The Grand Scheme of Things skewers racism in the arts, while humorously and honestly exploring the importance of community, and what we'll do for love and success. I couldn't put it down'


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781804441237
  • Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Footnote Press Ltd
  • Height: 222 mm
  • No of Pages: 304
  • Sub Title: the bold new novel about prejudice in the theatre world
  • Width: 144 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1804441236
  • Publisher Date: 12 Sep 2024
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 28 mm
  • Weight: 448 gr


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